I suppose unlike the mpg figures which are all done under controlled conditions from one manufacturer to the next, and therefore shields the manufacturer somewhat from complaints, no such tests (AFAIK) exist for the 0-100 times.
I guess the manufactures then have to play a little safe with their figures as if they claim a car will do 0-100 in 7 seconds, but in reality only do it in 8 seconds, they will be flooded with complaints. Also, they have to legislate for differing fuel qualities and octane ratings from all over the world in the markets they serve, as well as local conditions. Therefore I'm hoping the figures and just very conservative.
Yeah thats what I was getting at. Also the test should be in two directions, whereas typically when someone does it in the real world for comparison to the official figures they have just timed themselves in one direction. Well I assume that is what they have done?
