Ford Bronco 0–60 Times
The Ford Bronco 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 24 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Four Wheeler MT and Motor Trend and more.
The fastest tested Ford Bronco is the 1970 Ford Bronco Zero Labs Classic Electric 2-door, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 5.20 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 14.00 seconds at 96.7 mph, according to Motor Trend.
The slowest tested Ford Bronco is the 1966 Ford Bronco 2-door Pickup (Prototype), which took 21.20 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 21.50 seconds at 62.0 mph, according to Motor Trend.
Out of all the Ford Bronco tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 8.35 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 16.22 seconds at 84.79 mph.
Across 24 verified runs, the Ford Bronco ranges from 5.20 to 21.20 seconds 0–60, with a 8.35-second average.
Ford Bronco Performance Overview
Ford’s Bronco performance record spans 24 verified tests from 1970 to 2025, including 23 production examples and one modified vehicle. The earliest data point is also the quickest overall: the 1970 Zero Labs Classic Electric 2-door, a non-production first-generation conversion, reached 0-60 mph in 5.2 seconds and covered the quarter-mile in 14.0 seconds at 96.7 mph. Production Broncos from the late 1970s and 1980s were markedly slower, reflecting the shift to naturally aspirated gasoline V8 power around 160 to 185 hp: a 1978 Ranger XLT 2-door Convertible ran 0-60 in 13.7 seconds, the 1980 Ranger XLT Trailer Special 2-door in 14.1, and the 1988 XLT 2-door in 10.0.
By the 1990s, output rose to about 240 hp, bringing the 1994 White Lightning 2-door down to 7.7 seconds to 60 mph. After the model’s return, the 6th Gen (2021-present) shifted to turbocharged and twin-turbocharged gasoline engines, including the Nano 2.7 and a 300-418 hp spread across tested trims. Current results range from mainstream Sasquatch-equipped models to the quickest modern Bronco, the 2022 Raptor 4-door at 5.6 seconds to 60. Today, Bronco performance spans gasoline and electric examples, with the current production lineup centered on substantially quicker turbocharged 2-door and 4-door variants.
Ford Bronco 0–60 Times by Generation: 1st Gen to 6th Gen
6 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th Gen | 2021–present | 7.11s | 5.60s — 2022 Raptor 4-door | 17 | The 6th Gen generation (2021–present) averaged 7.11 seconds to 60 mph across 17 tests, led by the 2022 Raptor 4-door at 5.60 seconds. Output ranged from 300 to 418 hp across 2.3L Turbo I-4, 2.7L Twin-Turbo V6, 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 configurations. |
| 5th Gen | 1992–1996 | 7.70s | 7.70s — 1994 White Lightning 2-door | 1 | The 5th Gen generation (1992–1996) averaged 7.70 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 1994 White Lightning 2-door at 7.70 seconds. Output was 240 hp across 5.8L V8 configurations. |
| 4th Gen | 1987–1991 | 10.00s | 10.00s — 1988 XLT 2-door | 1 | The 4th Gen generation (1987–1991) averaged 10.00 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 1988 XLT 2-door at 10.00 seconds. Output was 185 hp across 5.0L V8 configurations. |
| 3rd Gen | 1980–1986 | 14.10s | 14.10s — 1980 Ranger XLT Trailer Special 2-door | 1 | The 3rd Gen generation (1980–1986) averaged 14.10 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 1980 Ranger XLT Trailer Special 2-door at 14.10 seconds. Output was 160 hp across 5.8L V8 configurations. |
| 2nd Gen | 1978–1979 | 13.70s | 13.70s — 1978 Ranger XLT 2-door Convertible | 1 | The 2nd Gen generation (1978–1979) averaged 13.70 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 1978 Ranger XLT 2-door Convertible at 13.70 seconds. Output was 161 hp across 5.8L V8 configurations. |
| 1st Gen | 1966–1977 | 13.20s | 5.20s — 1970 Zero Labs Classic Electric 2-door | 2 | The 1st Gen generation (1966–1977) averaged 13.20 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 1970 Zero Labs Classic Electric 2-door at 5.20 seconds. Output ranged from 105 to 600 hp across 2.8L I-6, Elec configurations. Includes 1 result from 1 modified vehicle. |
Ford Bronco 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
24 tests · 10 years2025 Ford Bronco
1 verified run- 0–60 mph
- 7.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.10 sec
- Trap Speed
- 83.2 mph
- Engine
- 2.7L Twin-Turbo V6
- Drivetrain
- 4WD
- Transmission
- 10A
- Horsepower
- 330 hp
- Torque
- 415 lb-ft
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Suv
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Tuner
- RTR
- Overall Rank
- #15 of 24
How we verify Ford Bronco 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 Ford Bronco trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
Ford Bronco 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
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