Chevrolet Lumina 0–60 Times
The Chevrolet Lumina 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 5 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested Chevrolet Lumina is the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina Z34 Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 7.10 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 15.50 seconds at 90.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested Chevrolet Lumina is the 1990 Chevrolet Lumina Euro Sedan, which took 9.80 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 17.90 seconds at 80.0 mph, according to Motor Week.
Out of all the Chevrolet Lumina tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 8.48 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 16.50 seconds at 85.14 mph.
Fastest 0–60
7.10sec
1991 Z34 Coupe · stock
Average 0–60
8.48sec
Across 5 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
16.50sec
@ 85.1 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
9.80sec
1990 Euro Sedan
Across 5 verified runs, the Chevrolet Lumina ranges from 7.10 to 9.80 seconds 0–60, with a 8.48-second average.
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Chevrolet Lumina Performance Overview
Chevrolet’s Lumina performance record spans 1990 to 1998 in this dataset, with 5 verified tests covering four model years. It began as a front-drive midsize line offered only with naturally aspirated gasoline power, ranging from the 140-hp LH0 V6 to the 210-hp LQ1 dual-cam V6 in the First Generation (1990–1994). Early results showed a broad spread: the 1990 Euro Sedan reached 60 mph in 9.8 seconds, while the 1991 Z34 Coupe cut that to 7.1 seconds and ran the quarter-mile in 15.5 seconds at 90 mph, the quickest figures recorded for the model here.
In the Second Generation (1995–2001), the Lumina shifted to the later 160–200 hp gasoline V6 range, including the L36, while remaining naturally aspirated and focused on sedan body styles. Tested examples from this era clustered closely, with the 1995 Sedan posting 8.1 seconds to 60 mph, the 1997 LS Sedan at 9.8 seconds, and the 1998 LTZ Sedan leading the generation at 7.6 seconds. Across the full production span represented here, the Lumina’s measured performance settles into an 8.48-second average 0-60 time and a 16.5-second average quarter-mile, leaving the late LTZ as the quickest snapshot of where the nameplate stood at the end of its run.
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Chevrolet Lumina 0–60 Times by Generation: First Generation to Second Generation
2 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Second Generation | 1995–2001 | 8.50s | 7.60s — 1998 LTZ Sedan | 3 | The Second Generation generation (1995–2001) averaged 8.50 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 1998 LTZ Sedan at 7.60 seconds. Output ranged from 160 to 200 hp across 3.1L V6, 3.4L V6, 3.8L V6 configurations. |
| First Generation | 1990–1994 | 8.45s | 7.10s — 1991 Z34 Coupe | 2 | The First Generation generation (1990–1994) averaged 8.45 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 1991 Z34 Coupe at 7.10 seconds. Output ranged from 140 to 210 hp across 3.1L V6, 3.4L V6 configurations. |
Second Generation
1995–2001
Avg 0–60
8.50s
Fastest
7.60s
Tests
3
1998 LTZ Sedan
The Second Generation generation (1995–2001) averaged 8.50 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 1998 LTZ Sedan at 7.60 seconds. Output ranged from 160 to 200 hp across 3.1L V6, 3.4L V6, 3.8L V6 configurations.
First Generation
1990–1994
Avg 0–60
8.45s
Fastest
7.10s
Tests
2
1991 Z34 Coupe
The First Generation generation (1990–1994) averaged 8.45 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 1991 Z34 Coupe at 7.10 seconds. Output ranged from 140 to 210 hp across 3.1L V6, 3.4L V6 configurations.
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Chevrolet Lumina 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
5 tests · 4 years
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1998 Chevrolet Lumina
1 verified run
Avg 0–60
7.60
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.80
sec
Recorded Tests
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#02
1998 Chevrolet Lumina LTZ Sedan
7.60sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.80s
¼ mi @ 88.4 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 7.60 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 88.4 mph
- Engine
- 3.8L V6
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 4A
- Horsepower
- 200 hp
- Torque
- 225 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,475 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 17.4 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 27 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 5
How we verify Chevrolet Lumina 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 Lumina trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Chevrolet Lumina 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 Lumina performance FAQs
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The 1998 Chevrolet Lumina LTZ Sedan goes from 0 to 60 mph in 7.6 seconds. It also runs the quarter mile in 15.8 seconds at 88.4 mph. That makes the 1998 LTZ the quickest second-generation Lumina on record and one of the fastest Lumina variants tested overall.
The fastest Chevrolet Lumina on record is the 1991 Lumina Z34 Coupe, with a 0-60 time of 7.1 seconds. It is also the quickest Lumina in the quarter mile, reaching 15.5 seconds at 90 mph. Across all 5 verified Lumina tests, no other trim has posted a quicker run.
The fastest stock Chevrolet Lumina is also the fastest overall: the 1991 Z34 Coupe at 7.1 seconds from 0 to 60 mph. There are 5 production Lumina tests on record and no modified entries, so the quickest stock result and the overall quickest result are the same car.
Across 5 verified Chevrolet Lumina tests, the average 0-60 time is 8.48 seconds. The average quarter-mile result is 16.5 seconds at 85.1 mph. That places the Lumina's overall performance range between the 7.1-second Z34 Coupe at the top end and the 9.8-second Euro Sedan at the slower end.
The first-generation Chevrolet Lumina, sold from 1990 to 1994, averages 8.45 seconds from 0 to 60 mph across 2 tests. Its quickest run is 7.1 seconds from the 1991 Z34 Coupe. Recorded output for this generation ranges from 140 to 210 horsepower, with naturally aspirated gasoline powertrains.
The fastest first-generation Chevrolet Lumina is the 1991 Z34 Coupe. It reaches 60 mph in 7.1 seconds, which also stands as the quickest Lumina acceleration time overall. Within the 1990 to 1994 generation, no other tested trim matches that result.
The second-generation Chevrolet Lumina, sold from 1995 to 2001, averages 8.5 seconds from 0 to 60 mph across 3 tests. Its quickest recorded trim is the 1998 LTZ Sedan at 7.6 seconds. Power for this generation ranges from 160 to 200 horsepower, all from naturally aspirated gasoline setups.
The fastest second-generation Chevrolet Lumina is the 1998 LTZ Sedan, with a 0-60 time of 7.6 seconds. That makes it the quickest tested Lumina from the 1995 to 2001 generation. It is still slightly behind the all-time Lumina leader, the 1991 Z34 Coupe at 7.1 seconds.
The 1991 Lumina Z34 Coupe is quicker. It reaches 60 mph in 7.1 seconds, while the 1998 Lumina LTZ Sedan does it in 7.6 seconds. The gap is 0.5 second in favor of the Z34. The Z34 also leads in the quarter mile, with 15.5 seconds at 90 mph versus 15.8 seconds at 88.4 mph.
The quickest Chevrolet Lumina quarter-mile on record is 15.5 seconds at 90 mph, set by the 1991 Z34 Coupe. For reference, the Lumina averages 16.5 seconds at 85.1 mph across 5 tests. The 1998 LTZ Sedan is also relatively quick, posting 15.8 seconds at 88.4 mph.
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 Lumina can do, not a single marketing claim.
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