Verified Performance Tests Updated May 2026 · 7 recorded runs

Chevrolet C/K Series 0–60 Times

The Chevrolet C/K Series 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 7 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested Chevrolet C/K Series is the 1993 Chevrolet C/K Series C1500 Silverado 454 SS Regular Cab (6'6" Bed), which went from 0 to 60 mph in 7.1 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 15.70 seconds at 87.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested Chevrolet C/K Series is the 1989 Chevrolet C/K Series C1500 Cheyenne Regular Cab (8'0.2" Bed), which took 10.1 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 18.10 seconds at 75.0 mph, according to Motor Week.

Out of all the Chevrolet C/K Series tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 8.23 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 16.46 seconds at 82.34 mph.

Fastest 0–60 7.1sec 1993 C1500 Silverado 454 SS Regular Cab (6'6" Bed)
Average 0–60 8.23sec Across 7 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 16.46sec @ 82.3 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 10.1sec 1989 C1500 Cheyenne
1997 Chevrolet C/K Series

Across 7 verified runs, the Chevrolet C/K Series ranges from 7.1 to 10.1 seconds 0–60, with a 8.23-second average.

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Chevrolet C/K Series 0–60 times by model year

7 tests · 6 years

1997

Chevrolet C/K Series · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 8.40 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 16.60 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#05
1997 Chevrolet C/K Series C2500 Silverado Superwide Extended Cab (Prototype)
8.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.60s ¼ mi @ 80.5 mph
0–60 mph
8.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.60 sec
Trap Speed
80.5 mph
Engine
5.7L V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
4A
Production Vehicle
Not production
Body Type
Pickup
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#5 of 7
1997 Chevrolet C/K Series C2500 Silverado Superwide Extended Cab (Prototype)

1994

Chevrolet C/K Series · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 9.50 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 17.00 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#06
1994 Chevrolet C/K Series C1500 Silverado Stepside Extended Cab
9.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.00s ¼ mi @ 77.5 mph
0–60 mph
9.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.00 sec
Trap Speed
77.5 mph
Engine
5.7L V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
12 C / 17 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Pickup
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#6 of 7
1994 Chevrolet C/K Series C1500 Silverado Stepside Extended Cab

1993

Chevrolet C/K Series · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 7.15 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.75 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#01
1993 Chevrolet C/K Series C1500 Silverado 454 SS Regular Cab (6'6" Bed)
7.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.70s ¼ mi @ 87.0 mph
0–60 mph
7.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.70 sec
Trap Speed
87.0 mph
Engine
7.4L V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
9 C / 12 H / 10 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Pickup
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#1 of 7
1993 Chevrolet C/K Series C1500 Silverado 454 SS Regular Cab (6'6" Bed)
#02
1993 Chevrolet C/K Series C1500 Silverado 454 SS Regular Cab (6'6" Bed)
7.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.80s ¼ mi @ 84.7 mph
0–60 mph
7.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.80 sec
Trap Speed
84.7 mph
Engine
7.4L V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
9 C / 12 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Pickup
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#2 of 7
1993 Chevrolet C/K Series C1500 Silverado 454 SS Regular Cab (6'6" Bed)

1990

Chevrolet C/K Series · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 7.70 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.90 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#04
1990 Chevrolet C/K Series C1500 Silverado 454 SS Regular Cab (6'6" Bed)
7.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.90s ¼ mi @ 87.0 mph
0–60 mph
7.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.90 sec
Trap Speed
87.0 mph
Engine
7.4L V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
3A
MPG EPA
9 C / 10 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Pickup
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#4 of 7
1990 Chevrolet C/K Series C1500 Silverado 454 SS Regular Cab (6'6" Bed)

1989

Chevrolet C/K Series · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 10.10 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 18.10 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#07
1989 Chevrolet C/K Series C1500 Cheyenne Regular Cab (8'0.2" Bed)
10.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
18.10s ¼ mi @ 75.0 mph
0–60 mph
10.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
18.10 sec
Trap Speed
75.0 mph
Engine
4.3L V6
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
15 C / 20 H / 21 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Pickup
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#7 of 7
1989 Chevrolet C/K Series C1500 Cheyenne Regular Cab (8'0.2" Bed)

1976

Chevrolet C/K Series · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 7.60 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 16.10 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#03
1976 Chevrolet C/K Series C10 Silverado Stepside Regular Cab
7.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.10s ¼ mi @ 84.7 mph
0–60 mph
7.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.10 sec
Trap Speed
84.7 mph
Engine
7.4L V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
3A
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Pickup
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#3 of 7
1976 Chevrolet C/K Series C10 Silverado Stepside Regular Cab

How we verify Chevrolet C/K Series 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 C/K Series trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Chevrolet C/K Series 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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Chevrolet C/K Series performance FAQs

6 questions
The quickest Chevrolet C/K Series on record is the 1993 Chevrolet C/K Series C1500 Silverado 454 SS Regular Cab (6'6" Bed), which runs 0–60 mph in 7.1 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 15.70 seconds at 87.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Chevrolet C/K Series is the 1989 Chevrolet C/K Series C1500 Cheyenne Regular Cab (8'0.2" Bed), which takes 10.1 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 18.10 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 7 verified runs, a Chevrolet C/K Series reaches 60 mph in 8.23 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 16.46 seconds at roughly 82.3 mph.
We have verified test data for 6 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 Trend and Motor Week. 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
Motor Week

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 C/K Series can do, not a single marketing claim.

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