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Jeep CJ-5 0–60 Times

The Jeep CJ-5 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 1 verified production test sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Motor Trend and more.

The fastest tested production Jeep CJ-5 is the 1975 Jeep CJ-5 Renegade 2-door, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 11.40 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 17.12 seconds at 76.8 mph, according to Motor Trend.

The slowest tested production Jeep CJ-5 is the 1975 Jeep CJ-5 Renegade 2-door, which took 11.40 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 17.12 seconds at 76.8 mph, according to Motor Trend.

Across the 1 verified production test of the Jeep CJ-5, the average 0–60 mph time is 11.40 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 17.12 seconds at 76.83 mph.

Fastest 0–60 11.40sec 1975 Renegade 2-door · stock
Average 0–60 11.40sec Across 1 production run
Avg ¼ Mile 17.12sec @ 76.8 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 11.40sec 1975 Renegade 2-door
1975 Jeep CJ-5

Across 1 verified production run, the Jeep CJ-5 ranges from 11.40 to 11.40 seconds 0–60, with a 11.40-second average.

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Jeep CJ-5 0–60 Times by Generation

1 generation
Generation Years Avg 0–60 Fastest 0–60 Production Tests Notes
CJ-5 1954–1983 11.40s 11.40s — 1975 Renegade 2-door 1 The CJ-5 generation (1954–1983) averaged 11.40 seconds to 60 mph across 1 production tests, led by the 1975 Renegade 2-door at 11.40 seconds. Output was 125 hp across 5.0L V8 configurations.
CJ-5 1954–1983
Avg 0–60 11.40s
Fastest 11.40s
Tests 1
1975 Renegade 2-door
The CJ-5 generation (1954–1983) averaged 11.40 seconds to 60 mph across 1 production tests, led by the 1975 Renegade 2-door at 11.40 seconds. Output was 125 hp across 5.0L V8 configurations.
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Jeep CJ-5 0–60 Times by Year and Trim

1 production test · 1 year
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1975 Jeep CJ-5

1 production run
Avg 0–60 11.40 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 17.12 sec
Production Tests 1
#01
1975 Jeep CJ-5 Renegade 2-door
11.40sec 0–60
17.12s ¼ mi @ 76.8 mph
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0–60 mph
11.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.12 sec
Trap Speed
76.8 mph
Engine
5.0L V8
Drivetrain
4x4
Transmission
3M
Horsepower
125 hp
Torque
220 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,100 lbs
Power-to-Weight
24.8 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
15.4 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#1 of 1 production runs
1975 Jeep CJ-5 Renegade 2-door

How we verify Jeep CJ-5 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 Jeep CJ-5 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Jeep CJ-5 performance FAQs

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The quickest production Jeep CJ-5 on record is the 1975 Jeep CJ-5 Renegade 2-door, which runs 0–60 mph in 11.40 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 17.12 seconds at 76.8 mph.
The slowest recorded production Jeep CJ-5 is the 1975 Jeep CJ-5 Renegade 2-door, which takes 11.40 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 17.12 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across the 1 verified production run, a Jeep CJ-5 reaches 60 mph in 11.40 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 17.12 seconds at roughly 76.8 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 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

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 Jeep CJ-5 can do, not a single marketing claim.

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