Verified Performance Tests Updated Apr 2026 · 5 recorded runs

Infiniti I30 0–60 Times

The Infiniti I30 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 5 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested Infiniti I30 is the 1996 Infiniti I30 t Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 7.0 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 15.50 seconds at 91.2 mph, according to Motor Trend.

The slowest tested Infiniti I30 is the 2000 Infiniti I30 t Sedan, which took 8.9 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 16.70 seconds at 85.0 mph, according to Motor Week.

Out of all the Infiniti I30 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 8.14 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 16.22 seconds at 86.64 mph.

Fastest 0–60 7.0sec 1996 t Sedan
Average 0–60 8.14sec Across 5 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 16.22sec @ 86.6 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 8.9sec 2000 t Sedan
2000 Infiniti I30

Across 5 verified runs, the Infiniti I30 ranges from 7.0 to 8.9 seconds 0–60, with a 8.14-second average.

01 /

Infiniti I30 0–60 times by model year

5 tests · 2 years

2000

Infiniti I30 · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60 8.43 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 16.40 sec
Recorded Tests 3
#02
2000 Infiniti I30 t Sedan
8.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.10s ¼ mi @ 87.0 mph
0–60 mph
8.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.10 sec
Trap Speed
87.0 mph
Engine
3.0L V6
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
17 C / 25 H / 23 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#2 of 5
2000 Infiniti I30 t Sedan
#03
2000 Infiniti I30 t Sedan
8.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.40s ¼ mi @ 84.8 mph
0–60 mph
8.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.40 sec
Trap Speed
84.8 mph
Engine
3.0L V6
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
17 C / 25 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#3 of 5
2000 Infiniti I30 t Sedan
#05
2000 Infiniti I30 t Sedan
8.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.70s ¼ mi @ 85.0 mph
0–60 mph
8.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.70 sec
Trap Speed
85.0 mph
Engine
3.0L V6
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
17 C / 25 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#5 of 5
2000 Infiniti I30 t Sedan

1996

Infiniti I30 · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 7.70 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.95 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#01
1996 Infiniti I30 t Sedan
7.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.50s ¼ mi @ 91.2 mph
0–60 mph
7.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.50 sec
Trap Speed
91.2 mph
Engine
3.0L V6
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5M
MPG EPA
19 C / 24 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#1 of 5
1996 Infiniti I30 t Sedan
#04
1996 Infiniti I30 t Sedan
8.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.40s ¼ mi @ 85.2 mph
0–60 mph
8.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.40 sec
Trap Speed
85.2 mph
Engine
3.0L V6
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
18 C / 26 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#4 of 5
1996 Infiniti I30 t Sedan

How we verify Infiniti I30 performance data

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 Infiniti I30 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

02 /

Infiniti I30 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
03 /

Infiniti I30 performance FAQs

6 questions
The quickest Infiniti I30 on record is the 1996 Infiniti I30 t Sedan, which runs 0–60 mph in 7.0 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 15.50 seconds at 91.2 mph.
The slowest recorded Infiniti I30 is the 2000 Infiniti I30 t Sedan, which takes 8.9 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 16.70 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 5 verified runs, an Infiniti I30 reaches 60 mph in 8.14 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 16.22 seconds at roughly 86.6 mph.
We have verified test data for 2 model years. 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, Motor Trend and Motor Week. 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
Motor Trend
Motor Week

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 an Infiniti I30 can do, not a single marketing claim.

04 /

Other Infiniti 0–60 times

05 /

Are we missing a performance test for Infiniti I30?

Log in to suggest a missing test.