Verified Performance Tests Updated Apr 2026 · 4 recorded runs

Cadillac Allante 0–60 Times

The Cadillac Allante 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 4 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Week and Road & Track and more.

The fastest tested Cadillac Allante is the 1993 Cadillac Allante Convertible, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 6.2 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 14.80 seconds at 95.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested Cadillac Allante is the 1988 Cadillac Allante Convertible, which took 9.3 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 17.10 seconds at 80.0 mph, according to Road & Track.

Out of all the Cadillac Allante tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 8.15 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 16.40 seconds at 84.50 mph.

Fastest 0–60 6.2sec 1993 Convertible
Average 0–60 8.15sec Across 4 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 16.40sec @ 84.5 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 9.3sec 1988 Convertible
1993 Cadillac Allante

Across 4 verified runs, the Cadillac Allante ranges from 6.2 to 9.3 seconds 0–60, with a 8.15-second average.

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Cadillac Allante 0–60 times by model year

4 tests · 4 years

1993

Cadillac Allante · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 6.20 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.80 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#01
1993 Cadillac Allante Convertible
6.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.80s ¼ mi @ 95.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.80 sec
Trap Speed
95.0 mph
Engine
4.6L V8
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
13 C / 20 H / 16 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Convertible
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#1 of 4
1993 Cadillac Allante Convertible

1989

Cadillac Allante · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 7.80 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 16.40 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#02
1989 Cadillac Allante Convertible
7.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.40s ¼ mi @ 83.0 mph
0–60 mph
7.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.40 sec
Trap Speed
83.0 mph
Engine
4.5L V8
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
14 C / 21 H / 19 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Convertible
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#2 of 4
1989 Cadillac Allante Convertible

1988

Cadillac Allante · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 9.30 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 17.10 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#03
1988 Cadillac Allante Convertible
9.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.10s ¼ mi @ 80.0 mph
0–60 mph
9.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.10 sec
Trap Speed
80.0 mph
Engine
4.1L V8
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
15 C / 22 H / 22.4 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Convertible
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Road & Track
Overall Rank
#3 of 4
1988 Cadillac Allante Convertible

1987

Cadillac Allante · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 9.30 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 17.30 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#04
1987 Cadillac Allante Convertible
9.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.30s ¼ mi @ 80.0 mph
0–60 mph
9.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.30 sec
Trap Speed
80.0 mph
Engine
4.1L V8
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
15 C / 22 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Convertible
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#4 of 4
1987 Cadillac Allante Convertible

How we verify Cadillac Allante 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 Cadillac Allante trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Cadillac Allante 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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Cadillac Allante performance FAQs

6 questions
The quickest Cadillac Allante on record is the 1993 Cadillac Allante Convertible, which runs 0–60 mph in 6.2 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 14.80 seconds at 95.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Cadillac Allante is the 1988 Cadillac Allante Convertible, which takes 9.3 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 17.10 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 4 verified runs, a Cadillac Allante reaches 60 mph in 8.15 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 16.40 seconds at roughly 84.5 mph.
We have verified test data for 4 model years. 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, Motor Week and Road & Track. 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 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 Cadillac Allante can do, not a single marketing claim.

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