Mitsubishi Diamante 0–60 Times
The Mitsubishi Diamante 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 7 verified production tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and MotorWeek and more. A further 1 modified or prototype run is listed by year but kept out of every record and average, per our methodology.
The fastest tested production Mitsubishi Diamante is the 1997 Mitsubishi Diamante LS Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 8.10 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 16.10 seconds at 87.5 mph, according to Motor Trend.
The slowest tested production Mitsubishi Diamante is the 1992 Mitsubishi Diamante LS Sedan, which took 9.20 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 17.00 seconds at 85.0 mph, according to MotorWeek.
Across the 7 verified production tests of the Mitsubishi Diamante, the average 0–60 mph time is 8.56 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 16.51 seconds at 86.61 mph.
Separately, 1 modified or prototype run is on record for the Mitsubishi Diamante, led by the 1997 Mitsubishi Diamante Special Sedan Concept at 7.50 seconds. These are not stock configurations and are excluded from the figures above.
Fastest 0–60 8.10sec 1997 LS Sedan · stock
Average 0–60 8.56sec Across 7 production runs
Fastest Modified 7.50sec 1997 Special Sedan Concept · modified
Avg ¼ Mile 16.51sec @ 86.6 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 9.20sec 1992 LS Sedan
Across 7 verified production runs, the Mitsubishi Diamante ranges from 8.10 to 9.20 seconds 0–60, with a 8.56-second average. 1 modified or prototype run is recorded separately and excluded from this range.
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Mitsubishi Diamante Performance Overview
Mitsubishi’s Diamante occupied the brand’s midsize-to-near-luxury sedan performance space from 1992 to 2000, with 8 verified tests across those model years. Early U.S.-market examples in the F10/F20 generation used the naturally aspirated 6G72 V6 at 202 hp, establishing the model’s baseline with the 1992 LS Sedan at 9.2 seconds to 60 mph in one test and 8.8 seconds in another; that first-generation group averaged 8.97 seconds. Quarter-mile performance in this phase sat in the mid-16-second range, consistent with the car’s emphasis on smooth V6 power rather than outright acceleration.
The F30/F40 generation, covered here from 1997 onward, brought the 6G74 V6 and a modest output increase to 205–210 hp, trimming the Diamante’s acceleration times accordingly. The key step came with the 1997 Special Sedan Concept, which set the model’s best figures at 7.5 seconds to 60 mph and a 15.8-second quarter-mile at 88.2 mph. Standard second-generation LS Sedan results remained slower but improved over the early cars, helping pull the overall average to 8.43 seconds. In the available test data, the Diamante remains a gasoline-only V6 sedan whose quickest recorded form belongs to the later F30/F40 era.
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Mitsubishi Diamante 0–60 Times by Generation: F10/F20 to F30/F40
2 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Production Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F30/F40 | 1995–2005 | 8.25s | 8.10s — 1997 LS Sedan | 4 | The F30/F40 generation (1995–2005) averaged 8.25 seconds to 60 mph across 4 production tests, led by the 1997 LS Sedan at 8.10 seconds. Output ranged from 205 to 210 hp across 3.5L V6 configurations. A further 1 result from 1 modified vehicle is recorded but excluded from the average. |
| F10/F20 | 1990–1995 | 8.97s | 8.80s — 1992 LS Sedan | 3 | The F10/F20 generation (1990–1995) averaged 8.97 seconds to 60 mph across 3 production tests, led by the 1992 LS Sedan at 8.80 seconds. Output was 202 hp across 3.0L V6 configurations. |
F30/F40 1995–2005
Avg 0–60 8.25s
Fastest 8.10s
Tests 4
1997 LS Sedan
The F30/F40 generation (1995–2005) averaged 8.25 seconds to 60 mph across 4 production tests, led by the 1997 LS Sedan at 8.10 seconds. Output ranged from 205 to 210 hp across 3.5L V6 configurations. A further 1 result from 1 modified vehicle is recorded but excluded from the average.
F10/F20 1990–1995
Avg 0–60 8.97s
Fastest 8.80s
Tests 3
1992 LS Sedan
The F10/F20 generation (1990–1995) averaged 8.97 seconds to 60 mph across 3 production tests, led by the 1992 LS Sedan at 8.80 seconds. Output was 202 hp across 3.0L V6 configurations.
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Mitsubishi Diamante 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
7 production tests + 1 modified · 3 years ▾
2000 Mitsubishi Diamante
1 production run Avg 0–60 8.20 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 16.20 sec
Production Tests 1
#02
2000 Mitsubishi Diamante LS Sedan
8.20sec 0–60
16.20s ¼ mi @ 87.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 8.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.20 sec
- Trap Speed
- 87.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.5L V6
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 4A
- Horsepower
- 205 hp
- Torque
- 231 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,550 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 17.3 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 16 C / 23 H / 21 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 7 production runs
How we verify Mitsubishi Diamante 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 Mitsubishi Diamante trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Mitsubishi Diamante 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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Mitsubishi Diamante performance FAQs
10 questions The 2000 Mitsubishi Diamante LS Sedan runs 0-60 mph in 8.2 seconds. Its recorded quarter-mile time is 16.2 seconds at 87 mph. That test used the 205-hp 6G74 V6 with 231 lb-ft, front-wheel drive, and a curb weight of 3,550 pounds.
The quickest Mitsubishi Diamante on record is the 1997 Special Sedan Concept, which reaches 60 mph in 7.5 seconds. It also owns the model’s best quarter-mile result at 15.8 seconds with an 88.2-mph trap speed, making it the fastest Diamante across verified runs.
The fastest stock Mitsubishi Diamante is also the 1997 Special Sedan Concept. Its best verified 0-60 mph time is 7.5 seconds, and it completes the quarter-mile in 15.8 seconds at 88.2 mph. There are no modified Diamante runs in the record, so the overall and stock leaders are the same car.
Across 8 verified Mitsubishi Diamante tests, the average 0-60 mph time is 8.43 seconds. The average quarter-mile is 16.43 seconds at 86.8 mph. The quickest run is 7.5 seconds to 60 mph, while the slowest recorded result is 9.2 seconds.
The second-generation F30/F40 Mitsubishi Diamante, sold from 1995 to 2005, averages 8.1 seconds from 0-60 mph across 5 tests. The quickest F30/F40 is the 1997 Special Sedan Concept at 7.5 seconds, making this generation notably quicker than the earlier F10/F20 cars.
The fastest F30/F40 Mitsubishi Diamante is the 1997 Special Sedan Concept. Its best recorded 0-60 mph time is 7.5 seconds. Within the second generation, that stands as the benchmark and also makes it the fastest Diamante overall.
The first-generation F10/F20 Mitsubishi Diamante, covering 1990 to 1995, averages 8.97 seconds from 0-60 mph across 3 tests. The quickest first-generation example is the 1992 LS Sedan at 8.8 seconds, while the slowest recorded Diamante overall is also a 1992 LS Sedan at 9.2 seconds.
The LS Sedan is the most frequently tested Mitsubishi Diamante trim, with 7 runs on record. Across those tests, it averages 8.56 seconds from 0-60 mph, and the best LS Sedan result is 8.1 seconds. The 2000 LS Sedan posts an 8.2-second 0-60 time.
The Special Sedan Concept is clearly quicker. Its best 0-60 mph time is 7.5 seconds, compared with the LS Sedan’s best of 8.1 seconds. On average, LS Sedan tests come in at 8.56 seconds, while the Special Sedan Concept’s sole verified run remains the quickest Diamante result on record.
The Mitsubishi Diamante averages 16.43 seconds in the quarter-mile at 86.8 mph across 8 tests. The fastest quarter-mile result belongs to the 1997 Special Sedan Concept at 15.8 seconds and 88.2 mph. For the 2000 LS Sedan specifically, the quarter-mile is 16.2 seconds at 87 mph.
Sources
Car and Driver
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 Mitsubishi Diamante can do, not a single marketing claim.
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