Ford Bronco 0–60 Times
The Ford Bronco 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 20 verified production tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Four Wheeler MT and Motor Trend and more. A further 4 modified or prototype runs are listed by year but kept out of every record and average, per our methodology.
The fastest tested production Ford Bronco is the 2022 Ford Bronco Raptor 4-door, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 5.60 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 14.40 seconds at 94.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested production Ford Bronco is the 1980 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT Trailer Special 2-door, which took 14.10 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 19.60 seconds at 69.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
Across the 20 verified production tests of the Ford Bronco, the average 0–60 mph time is 7.93 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 16.08 seconds at 85.45 mph.
Separately, 4 modified or prototype runs are on record for the Ford Bronco, led by the 1970 Ford Bronco Zero Labs Classic Electric 2-door at 5.20 seconds. These are not stock configurations and are excluded from the figures above.
Fastest 0–60 5.60sec 2022 Raptor 4-door · stock
Average 0–60 7.93sec Across 20 production runs
Fastest Modified 5.20sec 1970 Zero Labs Classic Electric 2-door · modified
Avg ¼ Mile 16.08sec @ 85.5 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 14.10sec 1980 Ranger XLT
Across 20 verified production runs, the Ford Bronco ranges from 5.60 to 14.10 seconds 0–60, with a 7.93-second average. 4 modified or prototype runs are recorded separately and excluded from this range.
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Ford Bronco Performance Overview
Ford’s Bronco performance record spans 24 verified tests from 1970 to 2025, including 23 production examples and one modified vehicle. The earliest data point is also the quickest overall: the 1970 Zero Labs Classic Electric 2-door, a non-production first-generation conversion, reached 0-60 mph in 5.2 seconds and covered the quarter-mile in 14.0 seconds at 96.7 mph. Production Broncos from the late 1970s and 1980s were markedly slower, reflecting the shift to naturally aspirated gasoline V8 power around 160 to 185 hp: a 1978 Ranger XLT 2-door Convertible ran 0-60 in 13.7 seconds, the 1980 Ranger XLT Trailer Special 2-door in 14.1, and the 1988 XLT 2-door in 10.0.
By the 1990s, output rose to about 240 hp, bringing the 1994 White Lightning 2-door down to 7.7 seconds to 60 mph. After the model’s return, the 6th Gen (2021-present) shifted to turbocharged and twin-turbocharged gasoline engines, including the Nano 2.7 and a 300-418 hp spread across tested trims. Current results range from mainstream Sasquatch-equipped models to the quickest modern Bronco, the 2022 Raptor 4-door at 5.6 seconds to 60. Today, Bronco performance spans gasoline and electric examples, with the current production lineup centered on substantially quicker turbocharged 2-door and 4-door variants.
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Ford Bronco 0–60 Times by Generation: 2nd Gen to 6th Gen
4 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Production Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th Gen | 2021–present | 7.11s | 5.60s — 2022 Raptor 4-door | 17 | The 6th Gen generation (2021–present) averaged 7.11 seconds to 60 mph across 17 production tests, led by the 2022 Raptor 4-door at 5.60 seconds. Output ranged from 300 to 418 hp across 2.3L Turbo I-4, 2.7L Twin-Turbo V6, 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 configurations. |
| 4th Gen | 1987–1991 | 10.00s | 10.00s — 1988 XLT 2-door | 1 | The 4th Gen generation (1987–1991) averaged 10.00 seconds to 60 mph across 1 production tests, led by the 1988 XLT 2-door at 10.00 seconds. Output was 185 hp across 5.0L V8 configurations. |
| 3rd Gen | 1980–1986 | 14.10s | 14.10s — 1980 Ranger XLT Trailer Special 2-door | 1 | The 3rd Gen generation (1980–1986) averaged 14.10 seconds to 60 mph across 1 production tests, led by the 1980 Ranger XLT Trailer Special 2-door at 14.10 seconds. Output was 160 hp across 5.8L V8 configurations. |
| 2nd Gen | 1978–1979 | 13.70s | 13.70s — 1978 Ranger XLT 2-door Convertible | 1 | The 2nd Gen generation (1978–1979) averaged 13.70 seconds to 60 mph across 1 production tests, led by the 1978 Ranger XLT 2-door Convertible at 13.70 seconds. Output was 161 hp across 5.8L V8 configurations. |
6th Gen 2021–present
Avg 0–60 7.11s
Fastest 5.60s
Tests 17
2022 Raptor 4-door
The 6th Gen generation (2021–present) averaged 7.11 seconds to 60 mph across 17 production tests, led by the 2022 Raptor 4-door at 5.60 seconds. Output ranged from 300 to 418 hp across 2.3L Turbo I-4, 2.7L Twin-Turbo V6, 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 configurations.
4th Gen 1987–1991
Avg 0–60 10.00s
Fastest 10.00s
Tests 1
1988 XLT 2-door
The 4th Gen generation (1987–1991) averaged 10.00 seconds to 60 mph across 1 production tests, led by the 1988 XLT 2-door at 10.00 seconds. Output was 185 hp across 5.0L V8 configurations.
3rd Gen 1980–1986
Avg 0–60 14.10s
Fastest 14.10s
Tests 1
1980 Ranger XLT Trailer Special 2-door
The 3rd Gen generation (1980–1986) averaged 14.10 seconds to 60 mph across 1 production tests, led by the 1980 Ranger XLT Trailer Special 2-door at 14.10 seconds. Output was 160 hp across 5.8L V8 configurations.
2nd Gen 1978–1979
Avg 0–60 13.70s
Fastest 13.70s
Tests 1
1978 Ranger XLT 2-door Convertible
The 2nd Gen generation (1978–1979) averaged 13.70 seconds to 60 mph across 1 production tests, led by the 1978 Ranger XLT 2-door Convertible at 13.70 seconds. Output was 161 hp across 5.8L V8 configurations.
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Ford Bronco 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
20 production tests + 4 modified · 10 years ▾
2025 Ford Bronco
0 production runs + 1 modified Avg 0–60 —
Avg ¼ Mile —
Production Tests 0+1 mod
MOD
2025 Ford Bronco RTR ROVR 4-door
7.80sec 0–60
16.10s ¼ mi @ 83.2 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 7.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.10 sec
- Trap Speed
- 83.2 mph
- Engine
- 2.7L Twin-Turbo V6
- Drivetrain
- 4WD
- Transmission
- 10A
- Horsepower
- 330 hp
- Torque
- 415 lb-ft
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Suv
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Tuner
- RTR
- Overall Rank
- Unranked — modified or prototype
How we verify Ford Bronco 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 Ford Bronco trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Ford Bronco 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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Ford Bronco performance FAQs
11 questions The recorded 2025 Ford Bronco test is the RTR ROVR 4-door, which reaches 60 mph in 7.8 seconds. That run also posted a 16.1-second quarter-mile at 83.2 mph. It is a 4WD gasoline SUV and currently represents the 2025 model-year Bronco acceleration result on record.
The quickest Ford Bronco on record is the 1970 Zero Labs Classic Electric 2-door at 5.2 seconds from 0-60 mph. It is also the fastest Bronco in the quarter-mile, running 14.0 seconds at 96.7 mph. That vehicle is classified as heavily modified, so it is not the fastest stock Bronco.
The fastest stock Ford Bronco on record is the 2022 Bronco Raptor 4-door, which reaches 60 mph in 5.6 seconds. That makes it the quickest production Bronco across verified runs. If you are specifically looking for a factory Bronco rather than a modified build, the Raptor is the benchmark.
Across Bronco Raptor 4-door tests, the average 0-60 time is 5.95 seconds, with the best recorded run at 5.6 seconds. A separate Raptor 4-door (Advanced) test recorded 6.2 seconds. Among production Broncos, the quickest result belongs to the 2022 Raptor 4-door at 5.6 seconds.
The 6th Gen Ford Bronco, covering 2021 onward, averages 7.11 seconds from 0-60 mph across 17 tests. Its quickest run is 5.6 seconds by the 2022 Raptor 4-door. Power output in this generation ranges from 300 to 418 hp, and recorded examples use turbocharged or twin-turbocharged gasoline engines.
The fastest 6th Gen Ford Bronco is the 2022 Raptor 4-door with a 5.6-second 0-60 mph time. Within the current generation, that is the quickest verified acceleration result. Across the full 6th Gen group, the average 0-60 is 7.11 seconds over 17 tests, showing how far ahead the Raptor sits.
The 5th Gen Ford Bronco, sold from 1992 to 1996, has a recorded average 0-60 time of 7.7 seconds. The quickest example on record is the 1994 White Lightning 2-door at the same 7.7-second mark. That generation’s listed output is 240 hp with a naturally aspirated gasoline powertrain.
The fastest recorded 1st Gen Ford Bronco is the 1970 Zero Labs Classic Electric 2-door at 5.2 seconds to 60 mph. That generation currently shows a 5.2-second average from one recorded test. It is an electric build rated at 600 hp, but it is classified as heavily modified rather than stock.
The Bronco Raptor 4-door is clearly quicker. Across recorded tests, the Raptor averages 5.95 seconds to 60 mph and has a best run of 5.6 seconds. The Outer Banks 4-door averages 6.55 seconds with a best of 6.5 seconds. That puts the Raptor ahead by 0.6 second in best recorded runs.
In recorded runs, the Black Diamond 2-door (Advanced) is slightly quicker overall. It averages 7.63 seconds to 60 mph with a best of 7.0 seconds across three tests. The Badlands 4-door (Sasquatch) averages 7.9 seconds with a best of 7.4 seconds across two tests, so Black Diamond holds the edge.
Across all 24 Bronco tests, the average quarter-mile time is 16.22 seconds at 84.8 mph. The fastest quarter-mile on record is 14.0 seconds at 96.7 mph by the 1970 Zero Labs Classic Electric 2-door. For the 2025 Bronco, the recorded RTR ROVR 4-door run is 16.1 seconds at 83.2 mph.
Sources
Car and Driver
Four Wheeler MT
Motor Trend
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 Ford Bronco can do, not a single marketing claim.
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