Quarter mile
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The Quarter Mile (402 meters, 440 yards, or 1,320 feet) is a distance generally used for Drag Racing two objects, and it an excellent way to compare the speed and acceleration of two objects. Although a quarter mile is the best known measure for a drag track, many tracks are eighth mile tracks. The race is generally begun with a standing start which allows three factors to affect the outcome of the race: reaction time, acceleration and speed. The most common example use of this distance is in automobile Drag Racing.
Quarter Mile Times for Production Vehicles
| Vehicle | sec @ MPH | By | Notes |
| 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX | 13.3 @ 103 | From www.edmunds.com/insideline | |
| 2006 Subaru Impreza WRX STI | 13.6 @ 100 | From www.edmunds.com/insideline | |
| 2002 Chevrolet Camaro Z28/SS | 12.8 @ 108 | From www.ls1tech.com |
Quarter Mile Times for Custom/Racing Vehicles
| Vehicle | sec @ MPH | By | Notes |
| Rocket dragster | 3.2 @ 390 | (approx.) | |
| Top Fuel Dragster | 4.5 @ 330 | (approx.) | |
| Funny Car | 4.7 @ 330 | (approx.) | |
| Top Alcohol | 5.2 @ 250 | (approx.) | |
| Pro Modified | 6.0 @ 230 | (approx.) | |
| Pro Stock | 6.6 @ 210 | (approx.) | |
| Pro Stock Bike | 7.1 @ 190 | (approx.) |
Quarter Mile Times for other objects
| Object | sec @ MPH | By | Notes |
| Human Being | 43 @ 18 | Michael Johnson | *(400, not 402 Meters) |
| Turtle | 1-2 hr @ 0.15[link] | average adult wood turtle | Speed varies greatly from specie to specie. Some specie can run faster than human. |
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