"car hooks up" meaning [closed]

"The car hooks up really fast, grabs that road, and just propels us forward."

What does "hook up" mean in this sentence?

The sentence is spoken by a man who runs a test driving of a certain brand of a car. And he said this during his drive on the track.

Solution 1:

The additional context doesn't really point us towards anything specific. As I understand it, it just means it is quick off the mark (i.e. reaches top speed quickly). I don't see it as a common usage of "hook up", which is more often seen in other contexts.

https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/be-quick-slow-off-the-mark

Solution 2:

There is a relevant definition in

Glossary of motorsport terms

Hook up (drag racing)

Good traction between tires and track resulting in increased acceleration and reduced slipping or smoking of tires.