Chevrolet Corvair 0–60 Times
The Chevrolet Corvair 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 2 verified production tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car Life and Motor Trend and more.
The fastest tested production Chevrolet Corvair is the 1960 Chevrolet Corvair Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 21.20 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 22.20 seconds at 61.3 mph, according to Motor Trend.
The slowest tested production Chevrolet Corvair is the 1961 Chevrolet Corvair Greenbrier Van, which took 32.20 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 25.00 seconds at 55.0 mph, according to Car Life.
Across the 2 verified production tests of the Chevrolet Corvair, the average 0–60 mph time is 26.70 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 23.60 seconds at 58.15 mph.
Fastest 0–60 21.20sec 1960 Sedan · stock
Average 0–60 26.70sec Across 2 production runs
Avg ¼ Mile 23.60sec @ 58.2 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 32.20sec 1961 Greenbrier Van
Across 2 verified production runs, the Chevrolet Corvair ranges from 21.20 to 32.20 seconds 0–60, with a 26.70-second average.
The Chevrolet Corvair is ranked in these lists
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Chevrolet Corvair 0–60 Times by Generation
1 generation| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Production Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Gen | 1960–1964 | 26.70s | 21.20s — 1960 Sedan | 2 | The 1st Gen generation (1960–1964) averaged 26.70 seconds to 60 mph across 2 production tests, led by the 1960 Sedan at 21.20 seconds. Output was 80 hp across 2.3L F-6, 2.7L F-6 configurations. |
1st Gen 1960–1964
Avg 0–60 26.70s
Fastest 21.20s
Tests 2
1960 Sedan
The 1st Gen generation (1960–1964) averaged 26.70 seconds to 60 mph across 2 production tests, led by the 1960 Sedan at 21.20 seconds. Output was 80 hp across 2.3L F-6, 2.7L F-6 configurations.
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Chevrolet Corvair 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
2 production tests · 2 years ▾
1961 Chevrolet Corvair
1 production run Avg 0–60 32.20 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 25.00 sec
Production Tests 1
#02
1961 Chevrolet Corvair Greenbrier Van
32.20sec 0–60
25.00s ¼ mi @ 55.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 32.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 25.00 sec
- Trap Speed
- 55.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.7L F-6
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 2A
- Horsepower
- 80 hp
- Torque
- 128 lb-ft
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Van
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car Life
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 2 production runs
How we verify Chevrolet Corvair 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 Corvair trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Chevrolet Corvair 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 Corvair performance FAQs
6 questions The quickest production Chevrolet Corvair on record is the 1960 Chevrolet Corvair Sedan, which runs 0–60 mph in 21.20 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 22.20 seconds at 61.3 mph.
The slowest recorded production Chevrolet Corvair is the 1961 Chevrolet Corvair Greenbrier Van, which takes 32.20 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 25.00 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across the 2 verified production runs, a Chevrolet Corvair reaches 60 mph in 26.70 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 23.60 seconds at roughly 58.2 mph.
We have verified test data for 2 model years, 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 Car Life 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 Life
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 Corvair can do, not a single marketing claim.
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