Chevrolet El Camino 0–60 Times
The Chevrolet El Camino 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 1 verified production test sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Hot Rod and more.
The fastest tested production Chevrolet El Camino is the 1959 Chevrolet El Camino Pickup, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 8.70 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 16.00 seconds at 90.0 mph, according to Hot Rod.
The slowest tested production Chevrolet El Camino is the 1959 Chevrolet El Camino Pickup, which took 8.70 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 16.00 seconds at 90.0 mph, according to Hot Rod.
Across the 1 verified production test of the Chevrolet El Camino, the average 0–60 mph time is 8.70 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 16.00 seconds at 90.00 mph.
Fastest 0–60 8.70sec 1959 Pickup · stock
Average 0–60 8.70sec Across 1 production run
Avg ¼ Mile 16.00sec @ 90.0 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 8.70sec 1959 Pickup
Across 1 verified production run, the Chevrolet El Camino ranges from 8.70 to 8.70 seconds 0–60, with a 8.70-second average.
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Chevrolet El Camino 0–60 Times by Generation
1 generation| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Production Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Gen | 1959–1960 | 8.70s | 8.70s — 1959 Pickup | 1 | The 1st Gen generation (1959–1960) averaged 8.70 seconds to 60 mph across 1 production tests, led by the 1959 Pickup at 8.70 seconds. Output was 250 hp across 5.7L V8 configurations. |
1st Gen 1959–1960
Avg 0–60 8.70s
Fastest 8.70s
Tests 1
1959 Pickup
The 1st Gen generation (1959–1960) averaged 8.70 seconds to 60 mph across 1 production tests, led by the 1959 Pickup at 8.70 seconds. Output was 250 hp across 5.7L V8 configurations.
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Chevrolet El Camino 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
1 production test · 1 year ▾
1959 Chevrolet El Camino
1 production run Avg 0–60 8.70 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 16.00 sec
Production Tests 1
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1959 Chevrolet El Camino Pickup
8.70sec 0–60
16.00s ¼ mi @ 90.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 8.70 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.00 sec
- Trap Speed
- 90.0 mph
- Engine
- 5.7L V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 4M
- Horsepower
- 250 hp
- Torque
- 355 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,800 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 15.2 lbs/hp
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Pickup
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Hot Rod
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 1 production runs
How we verify Chevrolet El Camino 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 El Camino trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Chevrolet El Camino performance FAQs
6 questions The quickest production Chevrolet El Camino on record is the 1959 Chevrolet El Camino Pickup, which runs 0–60 mph in 8.70 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 16.00 seconds at 90.0 mph.
The slowest recorded production Chevrolet El Camino is the 1959 Chevrolet El Camino Pickup, which takes 8.70 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 16.00 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across the 1 verified production run, a Chevrolet El Camino reaches 60 mph in 8.70 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 16.00 seconds at roughly 90.0 mph.
We have verified test data for 1 model year, covering 1 production run. 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 Hot Rod. 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
Hot Rod
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 El Camino can do, not a single marketing claim.
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