Mazda MX-3 0–60 Times
The Mazda MX-3 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 Mazda MX-3 is the 1992 Mazda MX-3 GS Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 8.20 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 16.40 seconds at 83.0 mph, according to MotorWeek.
The slowest tested production Mazda MX-3 is the 1992 Mazda MX-3 GS Coupe, which took 8.20 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 16.40 seconds at 83.0 mph, according to MotorWeek.
Across the 1 verified production test of the Mazda MX-3, the average 0–60 mph time is 8.20 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 16.40 seconds at 83.00 mph.
Fastest 0–60 8.20sec 1992 GS Coupe · stock
Average 0–60 8.20sec Across 1 production run
Avg ¼ Mile 16.40sec @ 83.0 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 8.20sec 1992 GS Coupe
Across 1 verified production run, the Mazda MX-3 ranges from 8.20 to 8.20 seconds 0–60, with a 8.20-second average.
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Mazda MX-3 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
1 production test · 1 year ▾
1992 Mazda MX-3
1 production run Avg 0–60 8.20 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 16.40 sec
Production Tests 1
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1992 Mazda MX-3 GS Coupe
8.20sec 0–60
16.40s ¼ mi @ 83.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 8.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 83.0 mph
- Engine
- 1.8L V6
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 5M
- Horsepower
- 130 hp
- Torque
- 115 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 2,410 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 18.5 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 20 C / 26 H / 30 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- MotorWeek
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 1 production runs
How we verify Mazda MX-3 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 Mazda MX-3 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Mazda MX-3 performance FAQs
6 questions The quickest production Mazda MX-3 on record is the 1992 Mazda MX-3 GS Coupe, which runs 0–60 mph in 8.20 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 16.40 seconds at 83.0 mph.
The slowest recorded production Mazda MX-3 is the 1992 Mazda MX-3 GS Coupe, which takes 8.20 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 16.40 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across the 1 verified production run, a Mazda MX-3 reaches 60 mph in 8.20 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 16.40 seconds at roughly 83.0 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 Mazda MX-3 can do, not a single marketing claim.
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