Verified Performance Tests Updated Apr 2026 · 13 recorded runs

Infiniti Q50 0–60 Times

The Infiniti Q50 0–60 times and quarter mile times below are from 13 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested Infiniti Q50 is the 2016 Infiniti Q50 S Red Sport 400 Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 13.00 seconds at 112.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested Infiniti Q50 is the 2014 Infiniti Q50 S Sedan, which took 5.3 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 13.60 seconds at 103.0 mph, according to Motor Week.

Out of all the Infiniti Q50 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 5.00 seconds The average quarter mile time is 13.57 seconds at 104.31 mph.

Fastest 0–60 4.5sec 2016 S Red Sport 400 Sedan

Average 0–60 5.00sec Across 13 runs

Avg ¼ Mile 13.57sec @ 104.3 mph trap

Slowest 0–60 5.3sec 2014 S Sedan

Across 13 verified runs, the Infiniti Q50 ranges from 4.5 to 5.3 seconds 0–60, with a 5.00-second average.

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Tests by model year

13 tests · 4 years

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Model Year 4

2024

Infiniti Q50 · 1 verified run

Avg 0–60 4.90 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 13.40 sec

Recorded Tests 1

#03

2024 Infiniti Q50 S Red Sport 400 Sedan

4.9sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

13.40s ¼ mi @ 105.0 mph

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0–60 mph 4.90 sec

¼ Mile ET 13.40 sec

Trap Speed 105.0 mph

Engine 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6

Drivetrain AWD

Transmission 7A

MPG EPA 19 C / 26 H

Production Vehicle

Body Type Sedan

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Motor Trend

Overall Rank #3 of 13

2018

Infiniti Q50 · 1 verified run

Avg 0–60 5.00 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 13.60 sec

Recorded Tests 1

#06

2018 Infiniti Q50 S 3.0t Sedan

5.0sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

13.60s ¼ mi @ 103.0 mph

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0–60 mph 5.00 sec

¼ Mile ET 13.60 sec

Trap Speed 103.0 mph

Engine 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6

Drivetrain AWD

Transmission 7A

MPG EPA 19 C / 27 H / 20 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Sedan

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Car and Driver

Overall Rank #6 of 13

2016

Infiniti Q50 · 2 verified runs

Avg 0–60 4.50 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 13.00 sec

Recorded Tests 2

#01

2016 Infiniti Q50 S Red Sport 400 Sedan

4.5sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

13.00s ¼ mi @ 112.0 mph

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0–60 mph 4.50 sec

¼ Mile ET 13.00 sec

Trap Speed 112.0 mph

Engine 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6

Drivetrain RWD

Transmission 7A

MPG EPA 20 C / 26 H / 22 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Sedan

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Car and Driver

Overall Rank #1 of 13

#02

2016 Infiniti Q50 S Red Sport 400 Sedan

4.5sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

13.00s ¼ mi @ 109.2 mph

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0–60 mph 4.50 sec

¼ Mile ET 13.00 sec

Trap Speed 109.2 mph

Engine 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6

Drivetrain RWD

Transmission 7A

MPG EPA 20 C / 26 H

Production Vehicle

Body Type Sedan

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Motor Trend

Overall Rank #2 of 13

2014

Infiniti Q50 · 9 verified runs

Avg 0–60 5.12 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 13.71 sec

Recorded Tests 9

#04

2014 Infiniti Q50 S Hybrid Sedan

4.9sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

13.60s ¼ mi @ 103.6 mph

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0–60 mph 4.90 sec

¼ Mile ET 13.60 sec

Trap Speed 103.6 mph

Engine 3.5L V6 + Elec 1.4-kWh

Drivetrain RWD

Transmission 7A

MPG EPA 28 C / 34 H

Production Vehicle

Body Type Sedan

Powertrain Hybrid

Test Source Motor Trend

Overall Rank #4 of 13

#05

2014 Infiniti Q50 S Sedan

4.9sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

13.50s ¼ mi @ 104.0 mph

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0–60 mph 4.90 sec

¼ Mile ET 13.50 sec

Trap Speed 104.0 mph

Engine 3.7L V6

Drivetrain RWD

Transmission 7A

MPG EPA 20 C / 29 H / 21 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Sedan

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Car and Driver

Overall Rank #5 of 13

#07

2014 Infiniti Q50 S Hybrid Sedan

5.0sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

13.70s ¼ mi @ 103.0 mph

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0–60 mph 5.00 sec

¼ Mile ET 13.70 sec

Trap Speed 103.0 mph

Engine 3.5L V6 + Elec 1.4-kWh

Drivetrain AWD

Transmission 7A

MPG EPA 27 C / 31 H / 25 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Sedan

Powertrain Hybrid

Test Source Car and Driver

Overall Rank #7 of 13

#08

2014 Infiniti Q50 S Hybrid Sedan

5.1sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

13.80s ¼ mi @ 104.0 mph

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0–60 mph 5.10 sec

¼ Mile ET 13.80 sec

Trap Speed 104.0 mph

Engine 3.5L V6 + Elec 1.4-kWh

Drivetrain RWD

Transmission 7A

MPG EPA 28 C / 34 H / 29 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Sedan

Powertrain Hybrid

Test Source Car and Driver

Overall Rank #8 of 13

#09

2014 Infiniti Q50 S Sedan

5.2sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

13.90s ¼ mi @ 102.0 mph

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0–60 mph 5.20 sec

¼ Mile ET 13.90 sec

Trap Speed 102.0 mph

Engine 3.7L V6

Drivetrain RWD

Transmission 7A

MPG EPA 20 C / 29 H / 21 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Sedan

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Car and Driver

Overall Rank #9 of 13

#10

2014 Infiniti Q50 S Sedan

5.2sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

13.70s ¼ mi @ 102.7 mph

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0–60 mph 5.20 sec

¼ Mile ET 13.70 sec

Trap Speed 102.7 mph

Engine 3.7L V6

Drivetrain RWD

Transmission 7A

MPG EPA 20 C / 29 H / 17.1 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Sedan

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Motor Trend

Overall Rank #10 of 13

#11

2014 Infiniti Q50 S Sedan

5.2sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

13.80s ¼ mi @ 102.1 mph

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0–60 mph 5.20 sec

¼ Mile ET 13.80 sec

Trap Speed 102.1 mph

Engine 3.7L V6

Drivetrain RWD

Transmission 7A

MPG EPA 20 C / 29 H

Production Vehicle

Body Type Sedan

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Motor Trend

Overall Rank #11 of 13

#12

2014 Infiniti Q50 S Sedan

5.3sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

13.60s ¼ mi @ 103.0 mph

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0–60 mph 5.30 sec

¼ Mile ET 13.60 sec

Trap Speed 103.0 mph

Engine 3.7L V6

Drivetrain RWD

Transmission 7A

MPG EPA 20 C / 29 H / 26.3 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Sedan

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Motor Week

Overall Rank #12 of 13

#13

2014 Infiniti Q50 S Sedan

5.3sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

13.80s ¼ mi @ 102.4 mph

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0–60 mph 5.30 sec

¼ Mile ET 13.80 sec

Trap Speed 102.4 mph

Engine 3.7L V6

Drivetrain RWD

Transmission 7A

MPG EPA 20 C / 29 H / 18.9 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Sedan

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Road & Track

Overall Rank #13 of 13

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Performance distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster

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Frequently asked

6 questions

The quickest Infiniti Q50 on record is the 2016 Infiniti Q50 S Red Sport 400 Sedan, which runs 0–60 mph in 4.5 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 13.00 seconds at 112.0 mph.

The slowest recorded Infiniti Q50 is the 2014 Infiniti Q50 S Sedan, which takes 5.3 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 13.60 seconds in the quarter.

Averaged across all 13 verified runs, a Infiniti Q50 reaches 60 mph in 5.00 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 13.57 seconds at roughly 104.3 mph.

We have verified test data for 4 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, Motor Week 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

Motor Trend

Motor Week

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 Infiniti Q50 can do, not a single marketing claim.

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