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GMC Typhoon 0–60 Times

The GMC Typhoon 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 5 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and MotorWeek and more.

The fastest tested GMC Typhoon is the 1993 GMC Typhoon Bryson-Cole, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 5.30 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 14.10 seconds at 96.7 mph, according to Motor Trend.

The slowest tested GMC Typhoon is the 1992 GMC Typhoon SUV, which took 6.50 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 15.00 seconds at 93.1 mph, according to Motor Trend.

Out of all the GMC Typhoon tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 5.60 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 14.32 seconds at 94.36 mph.

Fastest Stock 0–60 5.30sec 1992 SUV
Fastest Overall 5.30sec 1993 Bryson-Cole · modified
Avg ¼ Mile 14.32sec @ 94.4 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 6.50sec 1992 SUV
1993 GMC Typhoon

Across 5 verified runs, the GMC Typhoon ranges from 5.30 to 6.50 seconds 0–60, with a 5.60-second average.

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GMC Typhoon Performance Overview

Built for a brief 1992 to 1993 run, the GMC Typhoon concentrated its performance identity into one turbocharged, gasoline-only formula. Across 5 independently verified tests covering both model years, every result comes from the same basic package: the 280-hp LB4 turbo V6 and all-wheel drive. The earliest benchmark arrived immediately, when a 1992 SUV recorded 0-60 mph in 5.3 seconds, establishing the model’s quickest verified launch at the time, while the slowest published 1992 run reached 60 mph in 6.5 seconds.

Through 1993, the Typhoon’s measured performance remained tightly grouped rather than redefining itself with major mechanical changes. A 1993 Bryson-Cole test matched the line’s best 5.3-second 0-60 time and delivered the quickest quarter-mile at 14.1 seconds at 96.7 mph, while another 1993 SUV run reached 60 mph in 5.7 seconds. Taken together, the full sample averages 5.6 seconds to 60 mph and 14.32 seconds in the quarter-mile at 94.4 mph. Today, with only these two model years and one generation represented, the Typhoon stands as a short-production GMC performance SUV defined by a narrow but consistently quick set of verified test results.

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GMC Typhoon 0–60 Times by Year and Trim

5 tests · 2 years

1993 GMC Typhoon

1 verified run
Avg 0–60 5.30 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.10 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#01
1993 GMC Typhoon Bryson-Cole
5.30sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.10s ¼ mi @ 96.7 mph
0–60 mph
5.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.10 sec
Trap Speed
96.7 mph
Engine
4.3L Turbo V6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
4A
Horsepower
280 hp
Torque
350 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,822 lbs
Power-to-Weight
13.7 lbs/hp
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Tuner
Bryson-Cole
Overall Rank
#1 of 5
1993 GMC Typhoon Bryson-Cole

1992 GMC Typhoon

4 verified runs
Avg 0–60 5.68 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.38 sec
Recorded Tests 4
#02
1992 GMC Typhoon SUV
5.30sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.10s ¼ mi @ 95.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.10 sec
Trap Speed
95.0 mph
Engine
4.3L Turbo V6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
4A
Horsepower
280 hp
Torque
350 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,822 lbs
Power-to-Weight
13.7 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
14 C / 17 H / 14 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#2 of 5
1992 GMC Typhoon SUV
#03
1992 GMC Typhoon SUV
5.30sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.10s ¼ mi @ 94.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.10 sec
Trap Speed
94.0 mph
Engine
4.3L Turbo V6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
4A
Horsepower
280 hp
Torque
350 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,822 lbs
Power-to-Weight
13.7 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
14 C / 17 H / 17 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
MotorWeek
Overall Rank
#3 of 5
1992 GMC Typhoon SUV
#04
1992 GMC Typhoon SUV
5.60sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.30s ¼ mi @ 93.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.30 sec
Trap Speed
93.0 mph
Engine
4.3L Turbo V6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
4A
Horsepower
280 hp
Torque
350 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,822 lbs
Power-to-Weight
13.7 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
14 C / 17 H / 17 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Road & Track
Overall Rank
#4 of 5
1992 GMC Typhoon SUV
#05
1992 GMC Typhoon SUV
6.50sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.00s ¼ mi @ 93.1 mph
0–60 mph
6.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.00 sec
Trap Speed
93.1 mph
Engine
4.3L Turbo V6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
4A
Horsepower
280 hp
Torque
350 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,822 lbs
Power-to-Weight
13.7 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
14 C / 17 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#5 of 5
1992 GMC Typhoon SUV

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

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GMC Typhoon 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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GMC Typhoon performance FAQs

9 questions
The quickest 1993 GMC Typhoon run on record is the Bryson-Cole at 5.3 seconds from 0-60 mph. That test also ran the quarter-mile in 14.1 seconds at 96.7 mph. It used a 280-hp, 350-lb-ft turbocharged LB4 V6 with AWD and a curb weight of 3,822 pounds.
The fastest GMC Typhoon 0-60 run on record is 5.3 seconds. That mark is shared by the 1993 Bryson-Cole and the quickest 1992 SUV test. Across all 5 Typhoon tests, the average 0-60 time is 5.6 seconds, so the best examples sit a few tenths ahead of the model-wide average.
The fastest stock GMC Typhoon on record reaches 60 mph in 5.3 seconds. That figure comes from a 1992 Typhoon SUV and stands as the quickest production-spec result. The overall fastest Typhoon result is also 5.3 seconds, but the 1993 Bryson-Cole example is listed as lightly modified.
The GMC Typhoon was sold for the 1992 and 1993 model years, and across 5 recorded tests it averages 5.6 seconds from 0-60 mph. The quickest Typhoon run is 5.3 seconds, while the slowest recorded result is 6.5 seconds. Average quarter-mile performance is 14.32 seconds at 94.4 mph.
The quickest 1992 GMC Typhoon on record hits 60 mph in 5.3 seconds. That makes the best 1992 result equal to the fastest Typhoon 0-60 time overall. At the other end of the range, the slowest 1992 Typhoon test reached 60 mph in 6.5 seconds.
The 1993 GMC Typhoon Bryson-Cole runs 0-60 mph in 5.3 seconds. It also covers the quarter-mile in 14.1 seconds at 96.7 mph. That example is rated at 280 horsepower and 350 lb-ft from a turbocharged LB4 engine, with AWD and a 3,822-pound curb weight.
On record, the Bryson-Cole and the quickest Typhoon SUV are tied at 5.3 seconds to 60 mph. Looking at average performance, the SUV trim pattern averages 5.68 seconds across 4 tests, while the single Bryson-Cole test recorded 5.3 seconds. So the Bryson-Cole matches the best SUV result and beats the SUV average.
There are 5 GMC Typhoon performance tests on record. Across those 5 runs, the average 0-60 time is 5.6 seconds and the average quarter-mile is 14.32 seconds at 94.4 mph. The quickest recorded 0-60 time is 5.3 seconds, and the slowest is 6.5 seconds.
Across 5 recorded Typhoon tests, the GMC Typhoon averages 14.32 seconds in the quarter-mile at 94.4 mph. The quickest quarter-mile on record is the 1993 Bryson-Cole at 14.1 seconds with a 96.7-mph trap speed. That same Bryson-Cole also recorded a 5.3-second 0-60 time.

Sources

Car and Driver
Motor Trend
MotorWeek
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 GMC Typhoon can do, not a single marketing claim.

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