Toyota Corolla Tercel 0–60 Times
The Toyota Corolla Tercel 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 Road & Track and more.
The fastest tested production Toyota Corolla Tercel is the 1980 Toyota Corolla Tercel SR5 Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 14.80 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 20.40 seconds at 69.0 mph, according to Road & Track.
The slowest tested production Toyota Corolla Tercel is the 1979 Toyota Corolla Tercel SR5 2-door Hatchback, which took 16.20 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 20.30 seconds at 65.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
Across the 2 verified production tests of the Toyota Corolla Tercel, the average 0–60 mph time is 15.50 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 20.35 seconds at 67.00 mph.
Fastest 0–60 14.80sec 1980 SR5 Coupe · stock
Average 0–60 15.50sec Across 2 production runs
Avg ¼ Mile 20.35sec @ 67.0 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 16.20sec 1979 SR5 2-door
Across 2 verified production runs, the Toyota Corolla Tercel ranges from 14.80 to 16.20 seconds 0–60, with a 15.50-second average.
The Toyota Corolla Tercel is ranked in these lists
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Toyota Corolla Tercel 0–60 Times by Generation
1 generation| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Production Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L10 | 1978–1982 | 15.50s | 14.80s — 1980 SR5 Coupe | 2 | The L10 generation (1978–1982) averaged 15.50 seconds to 60 mph across 2 production tests, led by the 1980 SR5 Coupe at 14.80 seconds. Output ranged from 65 to 66 hp across 1.5L I-4 configurations. |
L10 1978–1982
Avg 0–60 15.50s
Fastest 14.80s
Tests 2
1980 SR5 Coupe
The L10 generation (1978–1982) averaged 15.50 seconds to 60 mph across 2 production tests, led by the 1980 SR5 Coupe at 14.80 seconds. Output ranged from 65 to 66 hp across 1.5L I-4 configurations.
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Toyota Corolla Tercel 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
2 production tests · 2 years ▾
1980 Toyota Corolla Tercel
1 production run Avg 0–60 14.80 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 20.40 sec
Production Tests 1
#01
1980 Toyota Corolla Tercel SR5 Coupe
14.80sec 0–60
20.40s ¼ mi @ 69.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 14.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 20.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 69.0 mph
- Engine
- 1.5L I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 5M
- Horsepower
- 66 hp
- Torque
- 76 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 2,000 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 30.3 lbs/hp
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Road & Track
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 2 production runs
How we verify Toyota Corolla Tercel 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 Toyota Corolla Tercel trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Toyota Corolla Tercel 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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Toyota Corolla Tercel performance FAQs
6 questions The quickest production Toyota Corolla Tercel on record is the 1980 Toyota Corolla Tercel SR5 Coupe, which runs 0–60 mph in 14.80 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 20.40 seconds at 69.0 mph.
The slowest recorded production Toyota Corolla Tercel is the 1979 Toyota Corolla Tercel SR5 2-door Hatchback, which takes 16.20 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 20.30 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across the 2 verified production runs, a Toyota Corolla Tercel reaches 60 mph in 15.50 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 20.35 seconds at roughly 67.0 mph.
We have verified test data for 2 model years, 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 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
Car and Driver
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 Toyota Corolla Tercel can do, not a single marketing claim.
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