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Subaru DL 0–60 Times

The Subaru DL 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 1 verified production test sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Road & Track and more.

The fastest tested production Subaru DL is the 1974 Subaru DL Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 16.00 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 20.60 seconds, according to Road & Track.

The slowest tested production Subaru DL is the 1974 Subaru DL Sedan, which took 16.00 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 20.60 seconds, according to Road & Track.

Across the 1 verified production test of the Subaru DL, the average 0–60 mph time is 16.00 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 20.60 seconds.

Fastest 0–60 16.00sec 1974 Sedan · stock
Average 0–60 16.00sec Across 1 production run
Avg ¼ Mile 20.60sec across 1 production run
Slowest 0–60 16.00sec 1974 Sedan
1974 Subaru DL

Across 1 verified production run, the Subaru DL ranges from 16.00 to 16.00 seconds 0–60, with a 16.00-second average.

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Subaru DL 0–60 Times by Year and Trim

1 production test · 1 year
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1974 Subaru DL

1 production run
Avg 0–60 16.00 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 20.60 sec
Production Tests 1
#01
1974 Subaru DL Sedan
16.00sec 0–60
20.60s
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0–60 mph
16.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
20.60 sec
Trap Speed
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Engine
1.4L F-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
4M
Horsepower
67 hp
Torque
69 lb-ft
Curb Weight
1,760 lbs
Power-to-Weight
26.3 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
26.5 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Road & Track
Overall Rank
#1 of 1 production runs
1974 Subaru DL Sedan

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

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Subaru DL performance FAQs

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The quickest production Subaru DL on record is the 1974 Subaru DL Sedan, which runs 0–60 mph in 16.00 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 20.60 seconds.
The slowest recorded production Subaru DL is the 1974 Subaru DL Sedan, which takes 16.00 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 20.60 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across the 1 verified production run, a Subaru DL reaches 60 mph in 16.00 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 20.60 seconds.
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 Road & Track. 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

Road & Track

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 Subaru DL can do, not a single marketing claim.

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