Verified Performance Tests Updated May 2026 · 7 recorded runs

Chevrolet S-10 0–60 Times

The Chevrolet S-10 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 7 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and Motor Trend and more.

The fastest tested Chevrolet S-10 is the 1999 Chevrolet S-10 NHRA Pro Stock Extended Cab (Race Car), which went from 0 to 60 mph in 1.1 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 7.62 seconds at 171.3 mph, according to Motor Trend.

The slowest tested Chevrolet S-10 is the 1997 Chevrolet S-10 LS ZR2 Extended Cab, which took 9.3 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 17.20 seconds at 77.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

Out of all the Chevrolet S-10 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 6.98 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 14.93 seconds at 97.12 mph.

Fastest 0–60 1.1sec 1999 NHRA Pro Stock Extended Cab (Race Car)
Average 0–60 6.98sec Across 7 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 14.93sec @ 97.1 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 9.3sec 1997 LS ZR2
1999 Chevrolet S-10

Across 7 verified runs, the Chevrolet S-10 ranges from 1.1 to 9.3 seconds 0–60, with a 6.98-second average.

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Chevrolet S-10 0–60 times by model year

7 tests · 4 years

1999

Chevrolet S-10 · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 4.74 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 12.06 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#01
1999 Chevrolet S-10 NHRA Pro Stock Extended Cab (Race Car)
1.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
7.62s ¼ mi @ 171.3 mph
0–60 mph
1.08 sec
¼ Mile ET
7.62 sec
Trap Speed
171.3 mph
Engine
5.9L V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
5M
MPG EPA
0.5 Obs
Production Vehicle
Not production
Body Type
Pickup
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#1 of 7
1999 Chevrolet S-10 NHRA Pro Stock Extended Cab (Race Car)
#04
1999 Chevrolet S-10 SLP Seeker Regular Cab
8.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.50s ¼ mi @ 82.0 mph
0–60 mph
8.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.50 sec
Trap Speed
82.0 mph
Engine
4.3L V6
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
15 C / 20 H / 17 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Pickup
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#4 of 7
1999 Chevrolet S-10 SLP Seeker Regular Cab

1998

Chevrolet S-10 · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 9.10 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 16.90 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#06
1998 Chevrolet S-10 LS Extended Cab
9.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.90s ¼ mi @ 80.4 mph
0–60 mph
9.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.90 sec
Trap Speed
80.4 mph
Engine
4.3L V6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
14 C / 19 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Pickup
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#6 of 7
1998 Chevrolet S-10 LS Extended Cab

1997

Chevrolet S-10 · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60 7.10 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.43 sec
Recorded Tests 3
#02
1997 Chevrolet S-10 Raid Performance Xtreme Force Stepside Regular Cab (Concept)
4.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.40s ¼ mi @ 103.1 mph
0–60 mph
4.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.40 sec
Trap Speed
103.1 mph
Engine
4.5L V6
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
4A
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Pickup
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#2 of 7
1997 Chevrolet S-10 Raid Performance Xtreme Force Stepside Regular Cab (Concept)
#03
1997 Chevrolet S-10 Raid Performance Xtreme Plus 4 Stepside Crew Cab (Concept)
7.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.70s ¼ mi @ 88.0 mph
0–60 mph
7.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.70 sec
Trap Speed
88.0 mph
Engine
5.7L V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
4A
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Pickup
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#3 of 7
1997 Chevrolet S-10 Raid Performance Xtreme Plus 4 Stepside Crew Cab (Concept)
#07
1997 Chevrolet S-10 LS ZR2 Extended Cab
9.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.20s ¼ mi @ 77.0 mph
0–60 mph
9.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.20 sec
Trap Speed
77.0 mph
Engine
4.3L V6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
15 C / 20 H / 13 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Pickup
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#7 of 7
1997 Chevrolet S-10 LS ZR2 Extended Cab

1995

Chevrolet S-10 · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 9.00 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 17.20 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#05
1995 Chevrolet S-10 LS ZR2 Extended Cab
9.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.20s ¼ mi @ 78.0 mph
0–60 mph
9.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.20 sec
Trap Speed
78.0 mph
Engine
4.3L V6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
15 C / 20 H / 14 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Pickup
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#5 of 7
1995 Chevrolet S-10 LS ZR2 Extended Cab

How we verify Chevrolet S-10 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 S-10 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Chevrolet S-10 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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Chevrolet S-10 performance FAQs

6 questions
The quickest Chevrolet S-10 on record is the 1999 Chevrolet S-10 NHRA Pro Stock Extended Cab (Race Car), which runs 0–60 mph in 1.1 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 7.62 seconds at 171.3 mph.
The slowest recorded Chevrolet S-10 is the 1997 Chevrolet S-10 LS ZR2 Extended Cab, which takes 9.3 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 17.20 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 7 verified runs, a Chevrolet S-10 reaches 60 mph in 6.98 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 14.93 seconds at roughly 97.1 mph.
We have verified test data for 4 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 S-10 can do, not a single marketing claim.

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