Buick Centurion 0–60 Times
The Buick Centurion 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 2 verified production tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Motor Trend and Road Test and more.
The fastest tested production Buick Centurion is the 1971 Buick Centurion Hardtop Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 8.60 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 16.21 seconds at 85.8 mph, according to Motor Trend.
The slowest tested production Buick Centurion is the 1971 Buick Centurion Hardtop Sedan, which took 10.30 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 17.10 seconds at 80.0 mph, according to Road Test.
Across the 2 verified production tests of the Buick Centurion, the average 0–60 mph time is 9.45 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 16.66 seconds at 82.90 mph.
Fastest 0–60 8.60sec 1971 Hardtop Sedan · stock
Average 0–60 9.45sec Across 2 production runs
Avg ¼ Mile 16.66sec @ 82.9 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 10.30sec 1971 Hardtop Sedan
Across 2 verified production runs, the Buick Centurion ranges from 8.60 to 10.30 seconds 0–60, with a 9.45-second average.
The Buick Centurion is ranked in these lists
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Buick Centurion 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
2 production tests · 1 year ▾
1971 Buick Centurion
2 production runs Avg 0–60 9.45 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 16.66 sec
Production Tests 2
#01
1971 Buick Centurion Hardtop Sedan
8.60sec 0–60
16.21s ¼ mi @ 85.8 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 8.60 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.21 sec
- Trap Speed
- 85.8 mph
- Engine
- 7.5L V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 3A
- Horsepower
- 315 hp
- Torque
- 450 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,400 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 14.0 lbs/hp
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 2 production runs
#02
1971 Buick Centurion Hardtop Sedan
10.30sec 0–60
17.10s ¼ mi @ 80.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 10.30 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.10 sec
- Trap Speed
- 80.0 mph
- Engine
- 7.5L V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 3A
- Horsepower
- 315 hp
- Torque
- 450 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,400 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 14.0 lbs/hp
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Road Test
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 2 production runs
How we verify Buick Centurion performance data
Records and averages on this page cover verified production runs only; modified and prototype results are listed by year but never folded into them. 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 Buick Centurion trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Buick Centurion 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a verified production test run
0–60 → ¼ mile →
Fastest Recorded run Slowest
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Buick Centurion performance FAQs
6 questions The quickest production Buick Centurion on record is the 1971 Buick Centurion Hardtop Sedan, which runs 0–60 mph in 8.60 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 16.21 seconds at 85.8 mph.
The slowest recorded production Buick Centurion is the 1971 Buick Centurion Hardtop Sedan, which takes 10.30 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 17.10 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across the 2 verified production runs, a Buick Centurion reaches 60 mph in 9.45 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 16.66 seconds at roughly 82.9 mph.
We have verified test data for 1 model year, covering 2 production runs. 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 Motor Trend and Road Test. 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
Motor Trend
Road Test
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 Buick Centurion can do, not a single marketing claim.
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