Buick Regal 0–60 Times
The Buick Regal 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 41 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested Buick Regal is the 1987 Buick Regal GNX Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 4.70 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 13.50 seconds at 102.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested Buick Regal is the 1988 Buick Regal Custom Coupe (Grand Touring Pkg), which took 11.20 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 18.20 seconds at 76.0 mph, according to Road & Track.
Out of all the Buick Regal tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 6.88 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 15.23 seconds at 92.27 mph.
Fastest Stock 0–60
4.90sec
1986 Grand National Coupe
Fastest Overall
4.70sec
1987 GNX Coupe · modified
Avg ¼ Mile
15.23sec
@ 92.3 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
11.20sec
1988 Custom Coupe
Across 41 verified runs, the Buick Regal ranges from 4.70 to 11.20 seconds 0–60, with a 6.88-second average.
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Buick Regal Performance Overview
Buick’s Regal performance record spans 1981 to 2018 in this dataset, covering 41 verified tests across 15 model years. Early on, the rear-drive Third Generation defined the car’s quickest era, moving from the 125-hp 252 V6 and 7.5-second 0-60 run of the 1981 Indy Pace Car T-Top Cabriolet to turbocharged LC2 V6 variants. That arc peaked with the 1986 Grand National Coupe at 4.9 seconds to 60 and the 1987 GNX Coupe’s 4.7-second 0-60 and 13.5-second quarter-mile at 102 mph, still the model’s quickest verified figures here.
The front-drive Fourth Generation (1988-1996) shifted to naturally aspirated V6 power and slower results, bottoming out at 11.2 seconds in the 1988 Custom Coupe (Grand Touring Pkg), though the 1995 Gran Sport Coupe improved to 8.2 seconds. The Fifth Generation (1997-2004) restored pace with 200-240 hp engines, including supercharged versions, and a 6.2-second 0-60 from the 1998 S Concept Sedan.
After a gap in testing, the Sixth Generation (2011-2017) broadened the formula with gasoline and hybrid powertrains, turbocharged four-cylinders, and a 6.1-second run from the 2014 Turbo Premium II Sedan. In the final Seventh Generation covered here, the Regal reached its current endpoint with the 2018 GS Fastback Sedan at 5.4 seconds, making late-model gasoline Regals the quickest since the GN era.
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Buick Regal 0–60 Times by Generation: Third Generation to Seventh Generation
5 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seventh Generation | 2018–2020 | 6.08s | 5.40s — 2018 GS Fastback Sedan | 6 | The Seventh Generation generation (2018–2020) averaged 6.08 seconds to 60 mph across 6 tests, led by the 2018 GS Fastback Sedan at 5.40 seconds. Output ranged from 250 to 310 hp across 2.0L Turbo I-4, 3.6L V6 configurations. |
| Sixth Generation | 2011–2017 | 7.09s | 6.10s — 2014 Turbo Premium II Sedan | 17 | The Sixth Generation generation (2011–2017) averaged 7.09 seconds to 60 mph across 17 tests, led by the 2014 Turbo Premium II Sedan at 6.10 seconds. Output ranged from 182 to 270 hp across 2.0L Turbo I-4, 2.4L I-4, 2.4L I-4 + Elec 0.5-kWh configurations. |
| Fifth Generation | 1997–2004 | 7.08s | 6.20s — 1998 S Concept Sedan | 5 | The Fifth Generation generation (1997–2004) averaged 7.08 seconds to 60 mph across 5 tests, led by the 1998 S Concept Sedan at 6.20 seconds. Output ranged from 200 to 240 hp across 3.8L Supercharger V6, 3.8L V6 configurations. Includes 1 result from 1 modified vehicle. |
| Fourth Generation | 1988–1996 | 9.33s | 8.20s — 1995 Gran Sport Coupe | 3 | The Fourth Generation generation (1988–1996) averaged 9.33 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 1995 Gran Sport Coupe at 8.20 seconds. Output ranged from 125 to 205 hp across 2.8L V6, 3.8L V6 configurations. |
| Third Generation | 1978–1987 | 6.17s | 4.70s — 1987 GNX Coupe | 10 | The Third Generation generation (1978–1987) averaged 6.17 seconds to 60 mph across 10 tests, led by the 1987 GNX Coupe at 4.70 seconds. Output ranged from 125 to 276 hp across 3.8L Turbo V6, 4.1L V6 configurations. |
Seventh Generation
2018–2020
Avg 0–60
6.08s
Fastest
5.40s
Tests
6
2018 GS Fastback Sedan
The Seventh Generation generation (2018–2020) averaged 6.08 seconds to 60 mph across 6 tests, led by the 2018 GS Fastback Sedan at 5.40 seconds. Output ranged from 250 to 310 hp across 2.0L Turbo I-4, 3.6L V6 configurations.
Sixth Generation
2011–2017
Avg 0–60
7.09s
Fastest
6.10s
Tests
17
2014 Turbo Premium II Sedan
The Sixth Generation generation (2011–2017) averaged 7.09 seconds to 60 mph across 17 tests, led by the 2014 Turbo Premium II Sedan at 6.10 seconds. Output ranged from 182 to 270 hp across 2.0L Turbo I-4, 2.4L I-4, 2.4L I-4 + Elec 0.5-kWh configurations.
Fifth Generation
1997–2004
Avg 0–60
7.08s
Fastest
6.20s
Tests
5
1998 S Concept Sedan
The Fifth Generation generation (1997–2004) averaged 7.08 seconds to 60 mph across 5 tests, led by the 1998 S Concept Sedan at 6.20 seconds. Output ranged from 200 to 240 hp across 3.8L Supercharger V6, 3.8L V6 configurations. Includes 1 result from 1 modified vehicle.
Fourth Generation
1988–1996
Avg 0–60
9.33s
Fastest
8.20s
Tests
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1995 Gran Sport Coupe
The Fourth Generation generation (1988–1996) averaged 9.33 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 1995 Gran Sport Coupe at 8.20 seconds. Output ranged from 125 to 205 hp across 2.8L V6, 3.8L V6 configurations.
Third Generation
1978–1987
Avg 0–60
6.17s
Fastest
4.70s
Tests
10
1987 GNX Coupe
The Third Generation generation (1978–1987) averaged 6.17 seconds to 60 mph across 10 tests, led by the 1987 GNX Coupe at 4.70 seconds. Output ranged from 125 to 276 hp across 3.8L Turbo V6, 4.1L V6 configurations.
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Buick Regal 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
41 tests · 15 years
▾
2018 Buick Regal
6 verified runs
Avg 0–60
6.08
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
14.53
sec
Recorded Tests
6
#03
2018 Buick Regal GS Fastback Sedan
5.40sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.90s
¼ mi @ 101.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 5.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.90 sec
- Trap Speed
- 101.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.6L V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 9A
- Horsepower
- 310 hp
- Torque
- 282 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,980 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 12.8 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 19 C / 27 H / 20 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Liftback
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #3 of 41
#05
2018 Buick Regal Sportback Essence Fastback Sedan
5.60sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.20s
¼ mi @ 101.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 5.60 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.20 sec
- Trap Speed
- 101.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 9A
- Horsepower
- 250 hp
- Torque
- 260 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,779 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 15.1 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 22 C / 32 H / 24 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Liftback
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #5 of 41
#07
2018 Buick Regal GS Fastback Sedan
5.80sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.30s
¼ mi @ 98.6 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 5.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.30 sec
- Trap Speed
- 98.6 mph
- Engine
- 3.6L V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 9A
- Horsepower
- 310 hp
- Torque
- 282 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,980 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 12.8 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 19 C / 27 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Liftback
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #7 of 41
#17
2018 Buick Regal TourX Essence
6.30sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.70s
¼ mi @ 94.7 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.30 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.70 sec
- Trap Speed
- 94.7 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- Horsepower
- 250 hp
- Torque
- 295 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,933 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 15.7 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 21 C / 29 H / 22.6 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Wagon
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #17 of 41
#19
2018 Buick Regal TourX Essence
6.40sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.80s
¼ mi @ 95.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 95.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- Horsepower
- 250 hp
- Torque
- 295 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,933 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 15.7 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 21 C / 29 H / 22 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Wagon
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #19 of 41
#27
2018 Buick Regal TourX Essence
7.00sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.30s
¼ mi @ 91.4 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.30 sec
- Trap Speed
- 91.4 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- Horsepower
- 250 hp
- Torque
- 295 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,933 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 15.7 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 21 C / 29 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Wagon
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #27 of 41
How we verify Buick Regal 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 Buick Regal trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Buick Regal 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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Buick Regal performance FAQs
10 questions
The 2018 Buick Regal GS Fastback Sedan runs 0-60 mph in 5.4 to 5.8 seconds across recorded stock tests. Quarter-mile results range from 13.9 seconds at 101 mph to 14.3 seconds at 98.6 mph. That makes the GS the quickest 2018 Regal variant on record.
The 2018 Buick Regal ranges from 5.4 to 7.0 seconds from 0-60 mph, depending on trim and test. The quickest version is the GS Fastback Sedan at 5.4 seconds, while TourX Essence tests span 6.3 to 7.0 seconds. Across all 41 Buick Regal tests, the average 0-60 time is 6.88 seconds.
The fastest Buick Regal on record is the 1987 Buick GNX Coupe, with a 0-60 mph time of 4.7 seconds. It also owns the quickest quarter-mile result for the model at 13.5 seconds at 102 mph. That makes the GNX the performance benchmark of the Regal line.
The fastest stock Buick Regal is also the 1987 GNX Coupe. Its best verified 0-60 mph run is 4.7 seconds, and its fastest quarter-mile is 13.5 seconds at 102 mph. Since all 41 Regal tests are production vehicles, there is no modified run that beats it overall.
The Seventh Generation Buick Regal, sold from 2018 to 2020, averages 6.08 seconds from 0-60 mph across 6 tests. Its quickest run is 5.4 seconds, set by the 2018 GS Fastback Sedan. This generation is the second-quickest Regal generation overall behind the 1978-1987 cars.
The Third Generation Buick Regal, built from 1978 to 1987, averages 6.17 seconds from 0-60 mph across 10 tests. Its fastest recorded run is 4.7 seconds from the 1987 GNX Coupe. Power outputs in this generation range from 125 to 276 hp, with turbocharged and naturally aspirated engines both represented.
The Sixth Generation Buick Regal, covering 2011 to 2017, posts an average 0-60 mph time of 7.09 seconds across 17 tests. The quickest version is the 2014 Turbo Premium II Sedan at 6.1 seconds. This generation includes gasoline and hybrid powertrains, with outputs ranging from 182 to 270 hp.
The 2018 Regal GS Fastback Sedan is clearly quicker than the 2018 TourX Essence. The GS runs 0-60 mph in 5.4 to 5.8 seconds, while TourX Essence results range from 6.3 to 7.0 seconds. In quarter-mile testing, the GS runs 13.9 to 14.3 seconds versus 14.7 to 15.3 seconds for the TourX.
The 2018 Buick Regal GS Fastback Sedan is slightly quicker than the 2018 Sportback Essence Fastback Sedan. The GS records 0-60 mph times of 5.4 to 5.8 seconds, while the Sportback Essence posts 5.6 seconds. Quarter-mile times are also close: 13.9 to 14.3 seconds for the GS and 14.2 seconds for the Essence.
Across all 41 Buick Regal tests, the average quarter-mile time is 15.23 seconds at 92.3 mph. The fastest Buick Regal quarter-mile on record is the 1987 GNX Coupe at 13.5 seconds and 102 mph. For the 2018 model year, the quickest quarter-mile is the GS Fastback Sedan at 13.9 seconds and 101 mph.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week
Road & Track
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 a Buick Regal can do, not a single marketing claim.
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