Datsun Maxima 0–60 Times
The Datsun Maxima 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 1 verified production test sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and more.
The fastest tested production Datsun Maxima is the 1983 Datsun Maxima I-6 Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 9.80 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 17.50 seconds at 79.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested production Datsun Maxima is the 1983 Datsun Maxima I-6 Sedan, which took 9.80 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 17.50 seconds at 79.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
Across the 1 verified production test of the Datsun Maxima, the average 0–60 mph time is 9.80 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 17.50 seconds at 79.00 mph.
Fastest 0–60 9.80sec 1983 I-6 Sedan · stock
Average 0–60 9.80sec Across 1 production run
Avg ¼ Mile 17.50sec @ 79.0 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 9.80sec 1983 I-6 Sedan
Across 1 verified production run, the Datsun Maxima ranges from 9.80 to 9.80 seconds 0–60, with a 9.80-second average.
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Datsun Maxima 0–60 Times by Generation
1 generation| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Production Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Gen | 1981–1984 | 9.80s | 9.80s — 1983 I-6 Sedan | 1 | The 1st Gen generation (1981–1984) averaged 9.80 seconds to 60 mph across 1 production tests, led by the 1983 I-6 Sedan at 9.80 seconds. Output was 120 hp across 2.4L I-6 configurations. |
1st Gen 1981–1984
Avg 0–60 9.80s
Fastest 9.80s
Tests 1
1983 I-6 Sedan
The 1st Gen generation (1981–1984) averaged 9.80 seconds to 60 mph across 1 production tests, led by the 1983 I-6 Sedan at 9.80 seconds. Output was 120 hp across 2.4L I-6 configurations.
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Datsun Maxima 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
1 production test · 1 year ▾
1983 Datsun Maxima
1 production run Avg 0–60 9.80 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 17.50 sec
Production Tests 1
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1983 Datsun Maxima I-6 Sedan
9.80sec 0–60
17.50s ¼ mi @ 79.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 9.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.50 sec
- Trap Speed
- 79.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.4L I-6
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 5M
- Horsepower
- 120 hp
- Torque
- 129 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 2,900 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 24.2 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 23 C / 36 H / 24 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 1 production runs
How we verify Datsun Maxima 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 Datsun Maxima trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Datsun Maxima performance FAQs
6 questions The quickest production Datsun Maxima on record is the 1983 Datsun Maxima I-6 Sedan, which runs 0–60 mph in 9.80 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 17.50 seconds at 79.0 mph.
The slowest recorded production Datsun Maxima is the 1983 Datsun Maxima I-6 Sedan, which takes 9.80 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 17.50 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across the 1 verified production run, a Datsun Maxima reaches 60 mph in 9.80 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 17.50 seconds at roughly 79.0 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 Car and Driver. 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
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 Datsun Maxima can do, not a single marketing claim.
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