1/4 mile formula?

[ryan34]

I thought i saw a formula that could give you a 1/4 mile time based on your 0-60. I think it was this forum but i cant seem to find it. Does anyone know about it?

[Dave M]

I believe fred posted that you add 8.5 seconds to your 0-60 time to get an estimated 1/4 time. I think it was 8.5 seconds.......

[Craig 94 TA GT]

Yes, 8.5 seconds is correct. It's not really a formula, just an observation on most cars that are 12 seconds (in the 1320) and slower.

[Injuneer]

That number (+8.5-seconds) was obtained by taking the 0-60MPH and 1/4-mile times for more than 200 cars out of the road test summary pages in Road & Track, Car & Driver and Motor Trend. In the range of 12.5 - 15.5-second 1/4-mile ET's, there is a surprising consistancy in that number. In no case was the error greater than 0.2-seconds.

As the car slows down, the "difference" is reduced.... at 16.5-sec in the 1/4-mile, the difference is 8.2-sec. At 17.5-sec its about 7.5-sec, and at 18.5-sec its only 7.0-sec difference (e.g. - ET = 18.5, 0-60 = 11.5)

I want to get my hands on the data logs from George Baxter's 8.6-second 30th SS convertible..... I would guess the 0-60 is somewhere in the 1.5 to 1.8-sec range.

[ryan34]

The reason i ask is...I was looking at the dodge tomahawk, that viper powered motorcycle. Its 0-60 was 2.5, but it didn't have a 1/4 mile listed. Was just tryin to see how insanely fast it was.

[Dave M]

somehow I doubt the formula can be transferred to motorcycles. The physics involved with motorcylces is just too different.... traction, weight, etc...

[rufrider76]

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