Chevrolet Chevette 0–60 Times
The Chevrolet Chevette 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 2 verified production tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and Motor Trend and more. A further 1 modified or prototype run is listed by year but kept out of every record and average, per our methodology.
The fastest tested production Chevrolet Chevette is the 1977 Chevrolet Chevette 3-door Hatchback, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 15.00 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 19.80 seconds at 66.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested production Chevrolet Chevette is the 1981 Chevrolet Chevette Diesel 5-door Hatchback, which took 21.13 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 21.48 seconds at 63.4 mph, according to Motor Trend.
Across the 2 verified production tests of the Chevrolet Chevette, the average 0–60 mph time is 18.07 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 20.64 seconds at 64.70 mph.
Separately, 1 modified or prototype run is on record for the Chevrolet Chevette, led by the 1982 Chevrolet Chevette 2.8 V-SIX (Prototype) 3-door Hatchback at 8.70 seconds. These are not stock configurations and are excluded from the figures above.
Fastest 0–60 15.00sec 1977 3-door Hatchback · stock
Average 0–60 18.07sec Across 2 production runs
Fastest Modified 8.70sec 1982 2.8 V-SIX (Prototype) 3-door Hatchback · modified
Avg ¼ Mile 20.64sec @ 64.7 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 21.13sec 1981 Diesel 5-door
Across 2 verified production runs, the Chevrolet Chevette ranges from 15.00 to 21.13 seconds 0–60, with a 18.07-second average. 1 modified or prototype run is recorded separately and excluded from this range.
The Chevrolet Chevette is ranked in these lists
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Chevrolet Chevette 0–60 Times by Generation
1 generation| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Production Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Generation | 1976–1987 | 18.07s | 15.00s — 1977 3-door Hatchback | 2 | The First Generation generation (1976–1987) averaged 18.07 seconds to 60 mph across 2 production tests, led by the 1977 3-door Hatchback at 15.00 seconds. Output ranged from 51 to 115 hp across 1.6L I-4, 1.8L Diesel I-4, 2.8L V6 configurations. A further 1 result from 1 modified vehicle is recorded but excluded from the average. |
First Generation 1976–1987
Avg 0–60 18.07s
Fastest 15.00s
Tests 2
1977 3-door Hatchback
The First Generation generation (1976–1987) averaged 18.07 seconds to 60 mph across 2 production tests, led by the 1977 3-door Hatchback at 15.00 seconds. Output ranged from 51 to 115 hp across 1.6L I-4, 1.8L Diesel I-4, 2.8L V6 configurations. A further 1 result from 1 modified vehicle is recorded but excluded from the average.
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Chevrolet Chevette 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
2 production tests + 1 modified · 3 years ▾
1982 Chevrolet Chevette
0 production runs + 1 modified Avg 0–60 —
Avg ¼ Mile —
Production Tests 0+1 mod
MOD
1982 Chevrolet Chevette 2.8 V-SIX (Prototype) 3-door Hatchback
8.70sec 0–60
16.20s ¼ mi @ 84.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 8.70 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.20 sec
- Trap Speed
- 84.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.8L V6
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 5M
- Horsepower
- 115 hp
- Torque
- 135 lb-ft
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- Unranked — modified or prototype
How we verify Chevrolet Chevette 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 Chevrolet Chevette trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Chevrolet Chevette 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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Chevrolet Chevette performance FAQs
6 questions The quickest production Chevrolet Chevette on record is the 1977 Chevrolet Chevette 3-door Hatchback, which runs 0–60 mph in 15.00 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 19.80 seconds at 66.0 mph. A modified 1982 Chevrolet Chevette is quicker still at 8.70 seconds, but is not a stock car and is excluded from our records.
The slowest recorded production Chevrolet Chevette is the 1981 Chevrolet Chevette Diesel 5-door Hatchback, which takes 21.13 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 21.48 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across the 2 verified production runs, a Chevrolet Chevette reaches 60 mph in 18.07 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 20.64 seconds at roughly 64.7 mph. 1 modified or prototype run is recorded separately and excluded from this average.
We have verified test data for 3 model years, covering 2 production runs plus 1 modified or prototype run shown separately. 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 and Motor Trend. 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
Motor Trend
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 Chevrolet Chevette can do, not a single marketing claim.
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Other Chevrolet 0–60 times
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