A cheetah can go from 0 to 60 miles per hour in just 3 seconds. It takes the average car twice as long.

Did you know that the cheetah is not just the fastest land animal, but it can maintain its incredible speed for only about 20 to 30 seconds? This short burst allows it to close in on prey, but after that, it needs to rest. Their specialized body structure, with long, flexible spines and powerful leg muscles, contributes to their extraordinary speed but also limits their endurance! When it comes to real-world applications, the cheetah's acceleration and speed have inspired car designers to enhance performance in sports cars. Engineers study the cheetah's unique physiology to create vehicles that can maximize acceleration while managing heat and energy efficiently, making our cars faster and more efficient!