Ford Probe 0–60 Times
The Ford Probe 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 7 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Road & Track and more.
The fastest tested Ford Probe is the 1989 Ford Probe GT Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 6.70 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 15.20 seconds at 91.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested Ford Probe is the 1994 Ford Probe GT Coupe, which took 7.50 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 15.80 seconds at 87.2 mph, according to Motor Trend.
Out of all the Ford Probe tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 7.11 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 15.51 seconds at 89.31 mph.
Fastest 0–60
6.70sec
1989 GT Coupe · stock
Average 0–60
7.11sec
Across 7 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
15.51sec
@ 89.3 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
7.50sec
1994 GT Coupe
Across 7 verified runs, the Ford Probe ranges from 6.70 to 7.50 seconds 0–60, with a 7.11-second average.
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Ford Probe Performance Overview
Ford's Probe performance story spans 1989 to 1994 in the verified test data here, covering 7 tests across four model years. It begins with the first-generation 1989–1992 GT models, where the Probe's quickest recorded form arrived immediately: the 1989 GT Coupe reached 60 mph in 6.7 seconds and ran the quarter-mile in 15.2 seconds at 91 mph. Across the first generation's four tests, average 0-60 performance settled at 7.05 seconds, built around a 145-hp turbocharged gasoline setup.
The second generation, represented here by 1993–1994 tests, shifted to a 164-hp naturally aspirated gasoline V6 identified in the data with KL-DE/KL codes. That change slightly altered the Probe's acceleration profile rather than transforming it: the 1993 GT Coupe posted a 7.0-second 0-60 run, while the 1994 GT Coupe recorded 7.5 seconds, the slowest figure in this sample. Across all seven independently verified production tests, the model averages 7.11 seconds to 60 mph and 15.51 seconds in the quarter-mile at 89.3 mph. In this dataset, the Probe ends as a gasoline-only coupe whose fastest current-generation result stands at 7.0 seconds.
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Ford Probe 0–60 Times by Generation: First Generation to Second Generation
2 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Second Generation | 1993–1997 | 7.20s | 7.00s — 1993 GT Coupe | 3 | The Second Generation generation (1993–1997) averaged 7.20 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 1993 GT Coupe at 7.00 seconds. Output was 164 hp across 2.5L V6 configurations. |
| First Generation | 1989–1992 | 7.05s | 6.70s — 1989 GT Coupe | 4 | The First Generation generation (1989–1992) averaged 7.05 seconds to 60 mph across 4 tests, led by the 1989 GT Coupe at 6.70 seconds. Output was 145 hp across 2.2L Turbo I-4 configurations. |
Second Generation
1993–1997
Avg 0–60
7.20s
Fastest
7.00s
Tests
3
1993 GT Coupe
The Second Generation generation (1993–1997) averaged 7.20 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 1993 GT Coupe at 7.00 seconds. Output was 164 hp across 2.5L V6 configurations.
First Generation
1989–1992
Avg 0–60
7.05s
Fastest
6.70s
Tests
4
1989 GT Coupe
The First Generation generation (1989–1992) averaged 7.05 seconds to 60 mph across 4 tests, led by the 1989 GT Coupe at 6.70 seconds. Output was 145 hp across 2.2L Turbo I-4 configurations.
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Ford Probe 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
7 tests · 4 years
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1994 Ford Probe
1 verified run
Avg 0–60
7.50
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.80
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#07
1994 Ford Probe GT Coupe
7.50sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.80s
¼ mi @ 87.2 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 7.50 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 87.2 mph
- Engine
- 2.5L V6
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 5M
- Horsepower
- 164 hp
- Torque
- 156 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,000 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 18.3 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 18 C / 24 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #7 of 7
How we verify Ford Probe 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 Probe trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Ford Probe 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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Ford Probe performance FAQs
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The 1994 Ford Probe GT Coupe runs 0-60 mph in 7.5 seconds. In the same test, it covered the quarter-mile in 15.8 seconds at 87.2 mph. That result came from the 164-hp, 156-lb-ft KL-DE V6 car with front-wheel drive and a 3,000-pound curb weight.
The quickest Ford Probe on record is the 1989 Ford Probe GT Coupe, which reaches 60 mph in 6.7 seconds. It also owns the best quarter-mile result for the model at 15.2 seconds with a 91 mph trap speed, making it the benchmark performance test across all seven recorded Probe runs.
The fastest stock Ford Probe is also the 1989 GT Coupe, with a 0-60 mph time of 6.7 seconds. Because all seven recorded Probe tests are production cars, that same result stands as both the quickest overall and the quickest stock performance figure for the model.
Across all seven Ford Probe GT Coupe tests, the average 0-60 mph time is 7.11 seconds. The quickest GT Coupe run is 6.7 seconds, while the slowest recorded GT Coupe reaches 60 mph in 7.5 seconds. That gives a clear picture of the Probe GT’s real-world performance spread.
The First Generation Ford Probe, covering 1989 to 1992, averages 0-60 mph in 7.05 seconds across four tests. Its quickest run is the 1989 GT Coupe at 6.7 seconds. First-generation cars on record use a turbocharged gasoline setup and carry a listed horsepower figure of 145.
The fastest First Generation Ford Probe is the 1989 GT Coupe, with a 0-60 mph time of 6.7 seconds. That makes it not only the quickest first-gen Probe, but also the fastest Probe overall. It also recorded the model’s best quarter-mile time at 15.2 seconds and 91 mph.
The Second Generation Ford Probe, spanning 1993 to 1997, averages 0-60 mph in 7.2 seconds across three tests. Its fastest run is the 1993 GT Coupe at 7.0 seconds. Second-generation examples on record are naturally aspirated gasoline cars with a listed horsepower figure of 164.
The quickest Second Generation Ford Probe is the 1993 GT Coupe, which posts a 0-60 mph time of 7.0 seconds. That makes it 0.3 second quicker to 60 mph than the 1994 GT Coupe test at 7.5 seconds, and the fastest verified result for the 1993-1997 generation.
The 1993 Ford Probe GT Coupe is quicker, reaching 60 mph in 7.0 seconds versus 7.5 seconds for the 1994 GT Coupe. That gives the 1993 car a 0.5-second advantage in recorded testing. Within the second generation, the 1993 GT stands as the quickest version on record.
Across all seven Ford Probe tests, the average quarter-mile time is 15.51 seconds at 89.3 mph. The quickest quarter-mile run belongs to the 1989 GT Coupe at 15.2 seconds and 91 mph. For the 1994 GT Coupe specifically, the recorded quarter-mile is 15.8 seconds at 87.2 mph.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Road & Track
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 Ford Probe can do, not a single marketing claim.
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