Chevrolet Chevette 0–60 Times
The Chevrolet Chevette 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 3 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and Motor Trend and more.
The fastest tested Chevrolet Chevette is the 1982 Chevrolet Chevette 2.8 V-SIX (Prototype) 3-door Hatchback, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 8.70 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 16.20 seconds at 84.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested Chevrolet Chevette is the 1981 Chevrolet Chevette Diesel 5-door Hatchback, which took 21.13 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 21.48 seconds at 63.4 mph, according to Motor Trend.
Out of all the Chevrolet Chevette tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 14.94 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 19.16 seconds at 71.13 mph.
Fastest Stock 0–60
15.00sec
1977 3-door Hatchback
Fastest Overall
8.70sec
1982 2.8 V-SIX (Prototype) 3-door Hatchback · modified
Avg ¼ Mile
19.16sec
@ 71.1 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
21.13sec
1981 Diesel 5-door
Across 3 verified runs, the Chevrolet Chevette ranges from 8.70 to 21.13 seconds 0–60, with a 14.94-second average.
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Chevrolet Chevette 0–60 Times by Generation
1 generation| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
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| First Generation | 1976–1987 | 14.94s | 8.70s — 1982 2.8 V-SIX (Prototype) 3-door Hatchback | 3 | The First Generation generation (1976–1987) averaged 14.94 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 1982 2.8 V-SIX (Prototype) 3-door Hatchback at 8.70 seconds. Output ranged from 51 to 115 hp across 1.6L I-4, 1.8L Diesel I-4, 2.8L V6 configurations. Includes 1 result from 1 modified vehicle. |
First Generation
1976–1987
Avg 0–60
14.94s
Fastest
8.70s
Tests
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1982 2.8 V-SIX (Prototype) 3-door Hatchback
The First Generation generation (1976–1987) averaged 14.94 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 1982 2.8 V-SIX (Prototype) 3-door Hatchback at 8.70 seconds. Output ranged from 51 to 115 hp across 1.6L I-4, 1.8L Diesel I-4, 2.8L V6 configurations. Includes 1 result from 1 modified vehicle.
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Chevrolet Chevette 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
3 tests · 3 years
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1982 Chevrolet Chevette
1 verified run
Avg 0–60
8.70
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
16.20
sec
Recorded Tests
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#01
1982 Chevrolet Chevette 2.8 V-SIX (Prototype) 3-door Hatchback
8.70sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.20s
¼ mi @ 84.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 8.70 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.20 sec
- Trap Speed
- 84.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.8L V6
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 5M
- Horsepower
- 115 hp
- Torque
- 135 lb-ft
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 3
How we verify Chevrolet Chevette 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 Chevrolet Chevette trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Chevrolet Chevette 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
0–60 →
¼ mile →
Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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Chevrolet Chevette performance FAQs
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The quickest Chevrolet Chevette on record is the 1982 Chevrolet Chevette 2.8 V-SIX (Prototype) 3-door Hatchback, which runs 0–60 mph in 8.70 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 16.20 seconds at 84.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Chevrolet Chevette is the 1981 Chevrolet Chevette Diesel 5-door Hatchback, which takes 21.13 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 21.48 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 3 verified runs, a Chevrolet Chevette reaches 60 mph in 14.94 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 19.16 seconds at roughly 71.1 mph.
We have verified test data for 3 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 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 a Chevrolet Chevette can do, not a single marketing claim.
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