Datsun Maxima 0–60 Times
The Datsun Maxima 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 Datsun Maxima is the 1983 Datsun Maxima I-6 Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 9.80 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 17.50 seconds at 79.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested Datsun Maxima is the 1983 Datsun Maxima I-6 Sedan, which took 9.80 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 17.50 seconds at 79.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
Out of all the Datsun Maxima tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 9.80 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 17.50 seconds at 79.00 mph.
Fastest 0–60
9.80sec
1983 I-6 Sedan · stock
Average 0–60
9.80sec
Across 1 run
Avg ¼ Mile
17.50sec
@ 79.0 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
9.80sec
1983 I-6 Sedan
Across 1 verified run, the Datsun Maxima ranges from 9.80 to 9.80 seconds 0–60, with a 9.80-second average.
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Datsun Maxima 0–60 Times by Generation
1 generation| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Gen | 1981–1984 | 9.80s | 9.80s — 1983 I-6 Sedan | 1 | The 1st Gen generation (1981–1984) averaged 9.80 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 1983 I-6 Sedan at 9.80 seconds. Output was 120 hp across 2.4L I-6 configurations. |
1st Gen
1981–1984
Avg 0–60
9.80s
Fastest
9.80s
Tests
1
1983 I-6 Sedan
The 1st Gen generation (1981–1984) averaged 9.80 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 1983 I-6 Sedan at 9.80 seconds. Output was 120 hp across 2.4L I-6 configurations.
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Datsun Maxima 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
1 test · 1 year
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1983 Datsun Maxima
1 verified run
Avg 0–60
9.80
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
17.50
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#01
1983 Datsun Maxima I-6 Sedan
9.80sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.50s
¼ mi @ 79.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 9.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.50 sec
- Trap Speed
- 79.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.4L I-6
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 5M
- Horsepower
- 120 hp
- Torque
- 129 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 2,900 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 24.2 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 23 C / 36 H / 24 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 1
How we verify Datsun Maxima 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 Datsun Maxima trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Datsun Maxima performance FAQs
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The quickest Datsun Maxima on record is the 1983 Datsun Maxima I-6 Sedan, which runs 0–60 mph in 9.80 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 17.50 seconds at 79.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Datsun Maxima is the 1983 Datsun Maxima I-6 Sedan, which takes 9.80 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 17.50 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 1 verified run, a Datsun Maxima reaches 60 mph in 9.80 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 17.50 seconds at roughly 79.0 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 Datsun Maxima can do, not a single marketing claim.
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