Verified Performance Tests Updated Apr 2026 · 4 recorded runs

Cadillac Cimarron 0–60 Times

The Cadillac Cimarron 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 Cimarron is the 1982 Cadillac Cimarron Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 13.7 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 19.50 seconds at 70.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested Cadillac Cimarron is the 1982 Cadillac Cimarron Sedan, which took 15.9 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 20.30 seconds at 68.0 mph, according to Road & Track.

Out of all the Cadillac Cimarron tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 15.00 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 20.53 seconds at 68.25 mph.

Fastest 0–60 13.7sec 1982 Sedan
Average 0–60 15.00sec Across 4 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 20.53sec @ 68.3 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 15.9sec 1982 Sedan
1983 Cadillac Cimarron

Across 4 verified runs, the Cadillac Cimarron ranges from 13.7 to 15.9 seconds 0–60, with a 15.00-second average.

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Cadillac Cimarron 0–60 times by model year

4 tests · 2 years

1983

Cadillac Cimarron · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 14.60 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 20.30 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#02
1983 Cadillac Cimarron Sedan
14.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
20.30s ¼ mi @ 70.0 mph
0–60 mph
14.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
20.30 sec
Trap Speed
70.0 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
3A
MPG EPA
18 C / 26 H / 30 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#2 of 4
1983 Cadillac Cimarron Sedan

1982

Cadillac Cimarron · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60 15.13 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 20.60 sec
Recorded Tests 3
#01
1982 Cadillac Cimarron Sedan
13.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
19.50s ¼ mi @ 70.0 mph
0–60 mph
13.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
19.50 sec
Trap Speed
70.0 mph
Engine
1.8L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
4M
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#1 of 4
1982 Cadillac Cimarron Sedan
#03
1982 Cadillac Cimarron Sedan
15.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
22.00s ¼ mi @ 65.0 mph
0–60 mph
15.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
22.00 sec
Trap Speed
65.0 mph
Engine
1.8L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
3A
MPG EPA
20 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#3 of 4
1982 Cadillac Cimarron Sedan
#04
1982 Cadillac Cimarron Sedan
15.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
20.30s ¼ mi @ 68.0 mph
0–60 mph
15.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
20.30 sec
Trap Speed
68.0 mph
Engine
1.8L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
4M
MPG EPA
22 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Road & Track
Overall Rank
#4 of 4
1982 Cadillac Cimarron Sedan

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

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Cadillac Cimarron 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

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

6 questions
The quickest Cadillac Cimarron on record is the 1982 Cadillac Cimarron Sedan, which runs 0–60 mph in 13.7 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 19.50 seconds at 70.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Cadillac Cimarron is the 1982 Cadillac Cimarron Sedan, which takes 15.9 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 20.30 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 4 verified runs, a Cadillac Cimarron reaches 60 mph in 15.00 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 20.53 seconds at roughly 68.3 mph.
We have verified test data for 2 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 Cimarron can do, not a single marketing claim.

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