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Maybe I am old, but the Model 3 gets 0-60 in about the same time the Porsche 911 used to. I would consider everything less than 8s "sporty". That does not mean, it is a race car, just something with quick performance. The fact that the full power is always instantly available without shifting or pressure by the turbocharger building up, closes the gap further.

[mikeash]

The Tesla will probably feel a lot quicker even with similar 0-60 times because the EV drivetrain is so much more responsive.

I have a Model S 85, with a 0-60 time similar to what Tesla is claiming for the Model 3. A couple of months ago I had a Cadillac ATS rental which also has a similar 0-60 time. It was a decent car overall, but it felt like an absolute snail compared to my S. Floor the accelerator in the S and you go. Floor it in the ATS and Stuff begins to Happen, and Eventually the car begins to Move. I assume they have similar numbers because the ATS makes up for it with better acceleration as you get closer to 60, but most acceleration I do isn't a pure 0-60 run, but 0-30, or 10-40, or whatever.

[bcatanzaro]

I agree with you, but thought you might find this drag race funny. The Chrysler Pacifica minivan does 0-60 in 8 seconds: https://www.cars.com/articles/drag-strip-challenge-chrysler-...

[Pulcinella]

You jest but minivans (and pickups) can be fairly quick when they aren't loaded with passengers, bags, and towing stuff.