This combined performance metric evaluates both the powertrain and the braking system in a single sequence. It provides a holistic view of vehicle dynamics, testing acceleration, tire grip, brake fade resistance, and chassis stability under extreme load transfers. High-performance builders use this to prove that a car has the stopping power to match its engine output.
The upgraded calipers and slotted rotors shaved a full two seconds off our 0-60-0 time.
A fast 0-60-0 time requires massive brakes, as the deceleration phase puts significantly more stress on the chassis than the acceleration phase.
Related terms
0-60
A benchmark measuring the time required for a vehicle to accelerate from a dead stop to 60 miles per hour.
60-0
A metric measuring the distance required for a vehicle traveling at 60 miles per hour to come to a complete stop.
Brake fade
The loss of stopping power caused by excessive heat buildup in the braking system.
Braking time
The chronological duration required to bring a moving vehicle to a complete stop once the pedal is pressed.