Chevrolet Citation 0–60 Times
The Chevrolet Citation 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 2 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Road & Track and more.
The fastest tested Chevrolet Citation is the 1979 Chevrolet Citation X11 Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 9.60 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 17.80 seconds at 81.0 mph, according to Road & Track.
The slowest tested Chevrolet Citation is the 1982 Chevrolet Citation X11 Coupe, which took 9.90 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 17.30 seconds at 80.0 mph, according to Road & Track.
Out of all the Chevrolet Citation tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 9.75 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 17.55 seconds at 80.50 mph.
Fastest 0–60
9.60sec
1979 X11 Coupe · stock
Average 0–60
9.75sec
Across 2 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
17.55sec
@ 80.5 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
9.90sec
1982 X11 Coupe
Across 2 verified runs, the Chevrolet Citation ranges from 9.60 to 9.90 seconds 0–60, with a 9.75-second average.
The Chevrolet Citation is ranked in these lists
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Chevrolet Citation 0–60 Times by Generation
1 generation| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-Body | 1980–1985 | 9.90s | 9.90s — 1982 X11 Coupe | 1 | The X-Body generation (1980–1985) averaged 9.90 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 1982 X11 Coupe at 9.90 seconds. Output was 135 hp across 2.8L V6 configurations. |
X-Body
1980–1985
Avg 0–60
9.90s
Fastest
9.90s
Tests
1
1982 X11 Coupe
The X-Body generation (1980–1985) averaged 9.90 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 1982 X11 Coupe at 9.90 seconds. Output was 135 hp across 2.8L V6 configurations.
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Chevrolet Citation 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
2 tests · 2 years
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1982 Chevrolet Citation
1 verified run
Avg 0–60
9.90
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
17.30
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#02
1982 Chevrolet Citation X11 Coupe
9.90sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.30s
¼ mi @ 80.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 9.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.30 sec
- Trap Speed
- 80.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.8L V6
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 4M
- Horsepower
- 135 hp
- Torque
- 145 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 2,650 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 19.6 lbs/hp
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Road & Track
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 2
How we verify Chevrolet Citation 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 Citation trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Chevrolet Citation 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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Chevrolet Citation performance FAQs
6 questions
The quickest Chevrolet Citation on record is the 1979 Chevrolet Citation X11 Coupe, which runs 0–60 mph in 9.60 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 17.80 seconds at 81.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Chevrolet Citation is the 1982 Chevrolet Citation X11 Coupe, which takes 9.90 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 17.30 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 2 verified runs, a Chevrolet Citation reaches 60 mph in 9.75 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 17.55 seconds at roughly 80.5 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 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
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 Chevrolet Citation can do, not a single marketing claim.
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