can a 2016 owner do a 0-60 test?

The million dollar question:

Can the truck do 0-60 in <8.0s after 200k miles?

 

Its a benchmark of overall performance, not just straight 0-60... but to answer your question; because i feel like it.

 

I hope manual tranny will be faster (or feel faster).

 

It should. The gearing is more aggresive (performance wise) than the auto.
But I don't know how friendly it is to quick shifts.

 

So far only C&D is the only one with performance data and it seems underwhelming. Hopefully there will be more data from other sources soon.

 

I believe Car and Driver got a 6.9 second 0-60 when the 4.0 first came out in '05.

 

Yes, I just posted that in the other thread.

And also the most heavy configuration.

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews...uble-cab-4x4-v-6-long-bed-long-term-road-test

 

The 2.7L F-150 hits 60 in 6.5 and the 3.5L hits 60 in 5.6 seconds for comparison.

8+ seconds is really slow. Especially when there isn't stellar MPG to accompany the slowness. Wonder what happens with the stick.

 

Yeah, you don't buy a midsized truck for economy anymore. If you want good gas mileage you have to get a full size. The only thing that a midsize can offer is maneuverability.

 

Interesting run sheet from that page: http://media.caranddriver.com/files...-4x4-v-6-long-bed0702-toytac-ltinitial-ts.pdf

...and the Colorado: http://media.caranddriver.com/files...015-chevrolet-colorado-v-6-4x4-test-sheet.pdf

So, it beats a Colorado to 60 and is only 1/10 of a second slower in a quarter mile test. Also has a faster top speed.

None on the '16 Tacoma yet.

 

if i wanted a full size 4x4 id go with the f150 with 3.5 ecoboost, but i dont want a full size

 

All I can think of is "bragging rights" I cannot remember the last time I floored any vehicle to get to 60MPH in a hurry. I can usually merge into traffic in plenty of time.

 

So we've now located one of the people who try and merge in with 70mph traffic going 45 mph.

 

More likely someone that plans ahead and doesn't need to mash the throttle in order to merge smoothly.

 

My foot hits the floor multiple times a day. In fact, i cant think of a single time where ive driven a vehicle and not tried to push the pedal through the floor boards. I commute over 100 miles a day for work, mostly highway with some city, and i always have a need for quick acceleration, and quick passing speed.

 

that doesnt work everywhere. Try merging onto a highway, during rush hour on a 100' on ramp. Without good acceleration you will get rear ended or cause an accident.

 

I can't remember the last time I used more than maybe 50% throttle in my truck. But then, I don't really do true city or highway--it's fairly rural/suburban here with limited stop and go.

 

You sound like a nightmare of a driver. Most of my vehicle miles come by way of motorcycle but, I think I probably mat the throttle in my car or my wife's car about once every 3 years.

 

Really? Driving is not black or white. If you HAVE to get a 6 second 60 MPH speed to merge you are far more dangerous than someone who takes their time and picks their spot.

You obviously still don't know how to drive. Take a Driving safety course for your own and others on the road benefit.

You are a danger to yourself and everyone else on the road with those driving habits.

 

LOL So ALL the sub 6 second 0-60 cars are having wrecks merging into traffic? And God Forbid an 18 wheeler could never get anywhere near a freeway in rush hour..

Not buying what you are selling...