Zero-60 mph is about 8.8 seconds, acccording to GM.    From Wordnik.com.  [Chevrolet Volt: A Win for the Home Team] Reference

The breeze is still 5 to 15 mph from the southwest.    From Wordnik.com.  [Forecast: Soaking, perhaps flooding, tropical rains] Reference

Winds are breezy at times, around 15 mph from the west.    From Wordnik.com.  [Forecast: Gusty showers & storms a threat today] Reference

Acceleration from 0-60 mph is claimed to be under 7 seconds.    From Wordnik.com.  [Behind the wheel: Chevrolet Equinox AMP, Ford Transit Connect EV, Smart EV] Reference

I would definitely like to get one though, although 25 mph is a bit slow.    From Wordnik.com.  [Transportation Tuesday: Zero-Emissions ZENN Car | Inhabitat] Reference

Is it at that moment when you're streaking down the road at 250 mph, which is to say, never ?.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Face of Green?] Reference

Also, the figure of 200 mph is a terminal velocity … remember the initial velocity was zero.    From Wordnik.com.  [Think Progress » The CIA unit dedicated to hunting Osama Bin Laden] Reference

Drivers get crazy on this stretch of four lane arterial, 40-50 mph is the norm in a 30 mph zone.    From Wordnik.com.  [“Walk Bike Ride” Plan Would Narrow Nickerson for Bikes « PubliCola] Reference

(I've never been a fast rider, but averaging a little better than 14 mph is REALLY good, for me.).    From Wordnik.com.  [That meme thing] Reference

Riding the bike at 55 mph is like riding in a clothes dryer and my jacket and pants were soon dry.    From Wordnik.com.  [Touring the Yucatán by motorcycle] Reference

According to Porsche, acceleration from 0-60 mph is 6.1 seconds and the hybrid can reach a top speed of 150 mph.    From Wordnik.com.  [Pricing: 2011 Porsche Cayenne Hybrid] Reference

Winds should be gusty again, probably sustained around 20-25 mph from the northwest during the afternoon with higher gusts.    From Wordnik.com.  [Some gusty storms, then possible rain round 2] Reference

If controlling a Prius at 81 mph is such a white knuckle challenge then Toyota has more problems than just runaway acceleration.    From Wordnik.com.  [Coyote Blog » Blog Archive » Balloon Boy in a Prius] Reference

Just looking at air resistance, the power required to move a car at 75 mph is about 3.4 times greater than the same car moving at 50 mph.    From Wordnik.com.  [tingilinde:] Reference

Initial top speeds will be 79 mph, which is Amtrak's current limit.    From Wordnik.com.  [chicagotribune.com - News] Reference

And 3 mph is a good steady pace, but twice a day, that’s tougher.    From Wordnik.com.  [Dr. Sharma’s Obesity Notes » Blog Archive » Will Active Commuting Solve the Obesity Crisis?] Reference

102 - Speed, in mph, at which Strasburg's fastball has been clocked.    From Wordnik.com.  [Nationals select Strasburg with No. 1 overall pick] Reference

Movement is west around 15 mph, which is a pretty fast forward speed.    From Wordnik.com.  [WBBH - News] Reference

If an object moves at 40 mph, that is 5280 ft x 40 = 211,200 feet per hour.    From Wordnik.com.  [A Shotgun Myth] Reference

Joe Lyga: ummm that's 120 mph the 180 kmh matches the 110 mph, which is about right.    From Wordnik.com.  [Five Best Alternative File Copiers | Lifehacker Australia] Reference

The 240 lb. robot is able to run 4 mph, which is roughly the same speed a human can run.    From Wordnik.com.  [Army Rumour Service] Reference

A moment’s doziness at 30 mph is a lot easier to recover from than a moment at 70 mph.    From Wordnik.com.  [Default Setting - We are sorry « POLICE INSPECTOR BLOG] Reference

A large and powerful hurricane with winds of 150 mph, which is a very strong cat 4 storm.    From Wordnik.com.  [FOXNews.com] Reference

Right now, it varies from 91-93 mph, which is on the border of average and slightly above.    From Wordnik.com.  [Texas Rangers] Reference

It typically crosses the plate at 76-78 mph, which is a good deal below his 88 mph fastball.    From Wordnik.com.  [Home - BostonHerald.com]

I generalized a bit, but 17,500 mph is adequate for orbit. 25,000 mph is escape velocity (e.g.    From Wordnik.com.  [EXTRALIFE – By Scott Johnson - Video of that rogue satilite being shot down] Reference

Authorities estimated the Altima was traveling 55 mph, which is 20 mph over the speed limit of 35.    From Wordnik.com.  [Sand Mountain Reporter: News] Reference

Initially, the trains will go no faster than 79 mph, which is the current limit for most Amtrak trains.    From Wordnik.com.  [WCAX - Local News] Reference

Her top speed was 176.142 mph, which is about 50 mph off the IndyCar pace at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.    From Wordnik.com.  [WTVC NewsChannel 9: Chattanooga News, Weather, Radar, Sports, Lottery : News] Reference

And then the car sped up to about 10 mph, which is an uncomfortable speed in the middle of a convention center.    From Wordnik.com.  [Jalopnik] Reference

Breezes are 10-15 mph from the west.    From Wordnik.com.  [Forecast: Sunshine and dry air a sure bet] Reference

Zero-60 mph is about 8.8 seconds, GM says.    From Wordnik.com.  [Chevrolet Volt: A Win for the Home Team] Reference

1. 250 mph is still impressive but is more relatable.    From Wordnik.com.  [Superhero Nation: how to write superhero novels and comic books » Is teleportation overpowered?] Reference

Good news: winds will be light, under 15 mph, meaning minimal blowing and drifting.    From Wordnik.com.  [StarTribune.com rss feed] Reference

Re/Max team: 130,000 feet maximum cruising altitude, speeds up to 80 mph.    From Wordnik.com.  [New High: A Helium Trip] Reference

Driving more than 100 mph without a windshield was something my neck muscles didn't bargain for.    From Wordnik.com.  [Life In The Fastest Lane] Reference

They noted places where we should let it wail, to curves and banks that would allow 90 mph or more.    From Wordnik.com.  [Life In The Fastest Lane] Reference