Verified Performance Tests Updated May 2026 · 1 recorded run

Chevrolet LUV 0–60 Times

The Chevrolet LUV 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 1 recorded performance test sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and more.

The fastest tested Chevrolet LUV is the 1979 Chevrolet LUV Regular Cab, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 16.30 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 20.60 seconds at 67.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested Chevrolet LUV is the 1979 Chevrolet LUV Regular Cab, which took 16.30 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 20.60 seconds at 67.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

Out of all the Chevrolet LUV tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 16.30 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 20.60 seconds at 67.00 mph.

Fastest 0–60 16.30sec 1979 Regular Cab · stock
Average 0–60 16.30sec Across 1 run
Avg ¼ Mile 20.60sec @ 67.0 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 16.30sec 1979 Regular Cab
1979 Chevrolet LUV

Across 1 verified run, the Chevrolet LUV ranges from 16.30 to 16.30 seconds 0–60, with a 16.30-second average.

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Chevrolet LUV 0–60 Times by Generation

1 generation
Generation Years Avg 0–60 Fastest 0–60 Tests Notes
First Generation 1972–1980 16.30s 16.30s — 1979 Regular Cab 1 The First Generation generation (1972–1980) averaged 16.30 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 1979 Regular Cab at 16.30 seconds. Output was 80 hp across 1.8L I-4 configurations.
First Generation 1972–1980
Avg 0–60 16.30s
Fastest 16.30s
Tests 1
1979 Regular Cab
The First Generation generation (1972–1980) averaged 16.30 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 1979 Regular Cab at 16.30 seconds. Output was 80 hp across 1.8L I-4 configurations.
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Chevrolet LUV 0–60 Times by Year and Trim

1 test · 1 year

1979 Chevrolet LUV

1 verified run
Avg 0–60 16.30 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 20.60 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#01
1979 Chevrolet LUV Regular Cab
16.30sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
20.60s ¼ mi @ 67.0 mph
0–60 mph
16.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
20.60 sec
Trap Speed
67.0 mph
Engine
1.8L I-4
Drivetrain
4x4
Transmission
4M
Horsepower
80 hp
Torque
93 lb-ft
Curb Weight
2,950 lbs
Power-to-Weight
36.9 lbs/hp
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Pickup
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#1 of 1
1979 Chevrolet LUV Regular Cab

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

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Chevrolet LUV performance FAQs

6 questions
The quickest Chevrolet LUV on record is the 1979 Chevrolet LUV Regular Cab, which runs 0–60 mph in 16.30 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 20.60 seconds at 67.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Chevrolet LUV is the 1979 Chevrolet LUV Regular Cab, which takes 16.30 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 20.60 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 1 verified run, a Chevrolet LUV reaches 60 mph in 16.30 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 20.60 seconds at roughly 67.0 mph.
We have verified test data for 1 model year. 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. 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

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 LUV can do, not a single marketing claim.

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