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Chevrolet K5 Blazer 0–60 Times

The Chevrolet K5 Blazer 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 1 verified production test sourced from reputable automotive resources such as MotorWeek and more.

The fastest tested production Chevrolet K5 Blazer is the 1989 Chevrolet K5 Blazer V1500 2-door, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 9.70 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 17.30 seconds at 78.0 mph, according to MotorWeek.

The slowest tested production Chevrolet K5 Blazer is the 1989 Chevrolet K5 Blazer V1500 2-door, which took 9.70 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 17.30 seconds at 78.0 mph, according to MotorWeek.

Across the 1 verified production test of the Chevrolet K5 Blazer, the average 0–60 mph time is 9.70 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 17.30 seconds at 78.00 mph.

Fastest 0–60 9.70sec 1989 V1500 2-door · stock
Average 0–60 9.70sec Across 1 production run
Avg ¼ Mile 17.30sec @ 78.0 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 9.70sec 1989 V1500 2-door
1989 Chevrolet K5 Blazer

Across 1 verified production run, the Chevrolet K5 Blazer ranges from 9.70 to 9.70 seconds 0–60, with a 9.70-second average.

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Chevrolet K5 Blazer 0–60 Times by Generation

1 generation
Generation Years Avg 0–60 Fastest 0–60 Production Tests Notes
Second Generation 1973–1991 9.70s 9.70s — 1989 V1500 2-door 1 The Second Generation generation (1973–1991) averaged 9.70 seconds to 60 mph across 1 production tests, led by the 1989 V1500 2-door at 9.70 seconds. Output was 210 hp across 5.7L V8 configurations.
Second Generation 1973–1991
Avg 0–60 9.70s
Fastest 9.70s
Tests 1
1989 V1500 2-door
The Second Generation generation (1973–1991) averaged 9.70 seconds to 60 mph across 1 production tests, led by the 1989 V1500 2-door at 9.70 seconds. Output was 210 hp across 5.7L V8 configurations.
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Chevrolet K5 Blazer 0–60 Times by Year and Trim

1 production test · 1 year
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1989 Chevrolet K5 Blazer

1 production run
Avg 0–60 9.70 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 17.30 sec
Production Tests 1
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1989 Chevrolet K5 Blazer V1500 2-door
9.70sec 0–60
17.30s ¼ mi @ 78.0 mph
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0–60 mph
9.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.30 sec
Trap Speed
78.0 mph
Engine
5.7L V8
Drivetrain
4x4
Transmission
4A
Horsepower
210 hp
Torque
300 lb-ft
Curb Weight
4,600 lbs
Power-to-Weight
21.9 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
12 C / 16 H / 16 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
MotorWeek
Overall Rank
#1 of 1 production runs
1989 Chevrolet K5 Blazer V1500 2-door

How we verify Chevrolet K5 Blazer 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 K5 Blazer trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Chevrolet K5 Blazer performance FAQs

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The quickest production Chevrolet K5 Blazer on record is the 1989 Chevrolet K5 Blazer V1500 2-door, which runs 0–60 mph in 9.70 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 17.30 seconds at 78.0 mph.
The slowest recorded production Chevrolet K5 Blazer is the 1989 Chevrolet K5 Blazer V1500 2-door, which takes 9.70 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 17.30 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across the 1 verified production run, a Chevrolet K5 Blazer reaches 60 mph in 9.70 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 17.30 seconds at roughly 78.0 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 MotorWeek. 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

MotorWeek

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 K5 Blazer can do, not a single marketing claim.

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