Verified Performance Tests Updated May 2026 · 2 recorded runs

Acura SLX 0–60 Times

The Acura SLX 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 2 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and Motor Trend and more.

The fastest tested Acura SLX is the 1996 Acura SLX Premium Package, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 10.70 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 18.20 seconds at 75.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested Acura SLX is the 1996 Acura SLX Premium Package, which took 11.10 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 18.10 seconds at 73.8 mph, according to Motor Trend.

Out of all the Acura SLX tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 10.90 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 18.15 seconds at 74.40 mph.

Fastest 0–60 10.70sec 1996 Premium Package · stock
Average 0–60 10.90sec Across 2 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 18.15sec @ 74.4 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 11.10sec 1996 Premium Package
1996 Acura SLX

Across 2 verified runs, the Acura SLX ranges from 10.70 to 11.10 seconds 0–60, with a 10.90-second average.

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Acura SLX 0–60 Times by Year and Trim

2 tests · 1 year

1996 Acura SLX

2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 10.90 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 18.15 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#01
1996 Acura SLX Premium Package
10.70sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
18.20s ¼ mi @ 75.0 mph
0–60 mph
10.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
18.20 sec
Trap Speed
75.0 mph
Engine
3.2L V6
Drivetrain
4x4
Transmission
4A
Horsepower
190 hp
Torque
188 lb-ft
Curb Weight
4,300 lbs
Power-to-Weight
22.6 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
13 C / 17 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#1 of 2
1996 Acura SLX Premium Package
#02
1996 Acura SLX Premium Package
11.10sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
18.10s ¼ mi @ 73.8 mph
0–60 mph
11.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
18.10 sec
Trap Speed
73.8 mph
Engine
3.2L V6
Drivetrain
4x4
Transmission
4A
Horsepower
190 hp
Torque
188 lb-ft
Curb Weight
4,300 lbs
Power-to-Weight
22.6 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
13 C / 17 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#2 of 2
1996 Acura SLX Premium Package

How we verify Acura SLX performance data

We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Acura SLX trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Acura SLX 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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Acura SLX performance FAQs

6 questions
The quickest Acura SLX on record is the 1996 Acura SLX Premium Package, which runs 0–60 mph in 10.70 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 18.20 seconds at 75.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Acura SLX is the 1996 Acura SLX Premium Package, which takes 11.10 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 18.10 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 2 verified runs, an Acura SLX reaches 60 mph in 10.90 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 18.15 seconds at roughly 74.4 mph.
We have verified test data for 1 model year. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver and Motor Trend. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

Car and Driver
Motor Trend

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what an Acura SLX can do, not a single marketing claim.

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Other Acura 0–60 times

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