Verified Performance Tests i Results are sourced from independently published instrumented tests. Manufacturer estimates are excluded. Read our methodology. Updated Jul 2026 · 2 production runs

Lincoln Zephyr 0–60 Times

The Lincoln Zephyr 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 2 verified production tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and Motor Trend and more.

The fastest tested production Lincoln Zephyr is the 2006 Lincoln Zephyr Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 7.30 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 15.60 seconds at 91.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested production Lincoln Zephyr is the 2006 Lincoln Zephyr Sedan, which took 7.60 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 15.90 seconds at 90.5 mph, according to Motor Trend.

Across the 2 verified production tests of the Lincoln Zephyr, the average 0–60 mph time is 7.45 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 15.75 seconds at 90.75 mph.

Fastest 0–60 7.30sec 2006 Sedan · stock
Average 0–60 7.45sec Across 2 production runs
Avg ¼ Mile 15.75sec @ 90.8 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 7.60sec 2006 Sedan
2006 Lincoln Zephyr

Across 2 verified production runs, the Lincoln Zephyr ranges from 7.30 to 7.60 seconds 0–60, with a 7.45-second average.

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Lincoln Zephyr 0–60 Times by Year and Trim

2 production tests · 1 year
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2006 Lincoln Zephyr

2 production runs
Avg 0–60 7.45 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.75 sec
Production Tests 2
#01
2006 Lincoln Zephyr Sedan
7.30sec 0–60
15.60s ¼ mi @ 91.0 mph
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0–60 mph
7.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.60 sec
Trap Speed
91.0 mph
Engine
3.0L V6
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6A
Horsepower
221 hp
Torque
205 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,570 lbs
Power-to-Weight
16.2 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
17 C / 26 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#1 of 2 production runs
2006 Lincoln Zephyr Sedan
#02
2006 Lincoln Zephyr Sedan
7.60sec 0–60
15.90s ¼ mi @ 90.5 mph
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0–60 mph
7.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.90 sec
Trap Speed
90.5 mph
Engine
3.0L V6
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6A
Horsepower
221 hp
Torque
205 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,570 lbs
Power-to-Weight
16.2 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
17 C / 26 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#2 of 2 production runs
2006 Lincoln Zephyr Sedan

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

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Lincoln Zephyr 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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Lincoln Zephyr performance FAQs

6 questions
The quickest production Lincoln Zephyr on record is the 2006 Lincoln Zephyr Sedan, which runs 0–60 mph in 7.30 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 15.60 seconds at 91.0 mph.
The slowest recorded production Lincoln Zephyr is the 2006 Lincoln Zephyr Sedan, which takes 7.60 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 15.90 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across the 2 verified production runs, a Lincoln Zephyr reaches 60 mph in 7.45 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 15.75 seconds at roughly 90.8 mph.
We have verified test data for 1 model year, covering 2 production runs. 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 and 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

Car and Driver
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 Lincoln Zephyr can do, not a single marketing claim.

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