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Subaru SVX 0–60 Times

The Subaru SVX 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 MotorWeek and more.

The fastest tested production Subaru SVX is the 1992 Subaru SVX LS Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 7.60 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 15.70 seconds at 91.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested production Subaru SVX is the 1992 Subaru SVX LS Coupe, which took 8.00 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 16.00 seconds at 90.0 mph, according to MotorWeek.

Across the 2 verified production tests of the Subaru SVX, the average 0–60 mph time is 7.80 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 15.85 seconds at 90.50 mph.

Fastest 0–60 7.60sec 1992 LS Coupe · stock
Average 0–60 7.80sec Across 2 production runs
Avg ¼ Mile 15.85sec @ 90.5 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 8.00sec 1992 LS Coupe
1992 Subaru SVX

Across 2 verified production runs, the Subaru SVX ranges from 7.60 to 8.00 seconds 0–60, with a 7.80-second average.

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Subaru SVX 0–60 Times by Year and Trim

2 production tests · 1 year
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1992 Subaru SVX

2 production runs
Avg 0–60 7.80 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.85 sec
Production Tests 2
#01
1992 Subaru SVX LS Coupe
7.60sec 0–60
15.70s ¼ mi @ 91.0 mph
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0–60 mph
7.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.70 sec
Trap Speed
91.0 mph
Engine
3.3L F-6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
4A
Horsepower
230 hp
Torque
228 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,590 lbs
Power-to-Weight
15.6 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
15 C / 23 H / 21 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#1 of 2 production runs
1992 Subaru SVX LS Coupe
#02
1992 Subaru SVX LS Coupe
8.00sec 0–60
16.00s ¼ mi @ 90.0 mph
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0–60 mph
8.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.00 sec
Trap Speed
90.0 mph
Engine
3.3L F-6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
4A
Horsepower
230 hp
Torque
228 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,590 lbs
Power-to-Weight
15.6 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
15 C / 23 H / 22 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
MotorWeek
Overall Rank
#2 of 2 production runs
1992 Subaru SVX LS Coupe

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

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Subaru SVX 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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Subaru SVX performance FAQs

6 questions
The quickest production Subaru SVX on record is the 1992 Subaru SVX LS Coupe, which runs 0–60 mph in 7.60 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 15.70 seconds at 91.0 mph.
The slowest recorded production Subaru SVX is the 1992 Subaru SVX LS Coupe, which takes 8.00 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 16.00 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across the 2 verified production runs, a Subaru SVX reaches 60 mph in 7.80 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 15.85 seconds at roughly 90.5 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 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

Car and Driver
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 Subaru SVX can do, not a single marketing claim.

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