What is the 0-100 km/h acceleration time of the Camry?
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The 0-100 km/h acceleration time is 8.68 seconds. Here are 3 key factors affecting vehicle acceleration: 1. The 0-100 km/h acceleration is primarily influenced by engine displacement, followed by transmission factors. Shorter gear shift times can also reduce acceleration time, which explains the difference between professional racers and regular drivers. 2. Vehicle weight: Larger displacement generally means greater power and faster acceleration. Conversely, lighter vehicles can improve 0-100 km/h acceleration to some extent, which is why many automakers now employ vehicle lightweighting techniques. 3. Tires: Slick tires provide superior dry surface traction and can reduce 0-100 km/h acceleration in specific conditions. Regardless of theoretical speed, if the tires simply spin in place, it's wasted effort. This principle also applies to using rain tires in wet conditions and studded tires on ice.
I've driven quite a few Camrys, and the 0-100 km/h acceleration really depends on the specific configuration. The new ninth-generation hybrid uses a 2.5L engine plus an electric motor, and my personal test showed around 7.6 seconds, with a particularly noticeable electric motor kick at the start. The gasoline-powered 2.0L model is slower, taking over 9 seconds. The hybrid system is especially smart in sport mode, delivering greater torque when the battery is fully charged. But a reminder: it's best to test acceleration on closed roads, safety first! Tire temperature also significantly affects the results, with cold tires being at least 0.3 seconds slower.
Last week I test drove my friend's newly purchased Camry Hybrid, and its powertrain combination is quite interesting. The engine delivers 184 horsepower plus the motor's 120 horsepower, with a system combined output of 218 horsepower. We actually measured a 0-100km/h acceleration time of 7.8 seconds. The key point is the particularly stable mid-range acceleration - going from 60 to 100km/h takes just over 4 seconds, making overtaking very confident. It's noticeably improved over the previous model, mainly due to the newly developed nickel-metal hydride battery pack with 15% higher discharge efficiency. However, with three passengers and air conditioning on, acceleration drops to around 8.5 seconds. For daily driving, I'd recommend using Normal mode as Sport mode consumes too much fuel.
