Lincoln Aviator 0–60 Times
The Lincoln Aviator 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 9 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested Lincoln Aviator is the 2020 Lincoln Aviator Black Label Grand Touring PHEV, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 5.00 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 13.60 seconds at 103.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested Lincoln Aviator is the 2003 Lincoln Aviator Premium, which took 7.60 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 16.20 seconds at 89.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
Out of all the Lincoln Aviator tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 6.08 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 14.64 seconds at 96.63 mph.
Fastest 0–60
5.00sec
2020 Black Label Grand Touring PHEV · stock
Average 0–60
6.08sec
Across 9 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
14.64sec
@ 96.6 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
7.60sec
2003 Premium
Across 9 verified runs, the Lincoln Aviator ranges from 5.00 to 7.60 seconds 0–60, with a 6.08-second average.
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Lincoln Aviator Performance Overview
Lincoln’s Aviator performance record spans 2003 to 2025, with 9 verified tests covering its two distinct production eras. The UN152 first generation, sold from 2003 to 2005, used a 302-hp naturally aspirated gasoline V8 and established the model’s baseline in the midsize three-row luxury SUV space. In period testing, the 2003 Premium ran 0-60 mph in 6.9 seconds, while another 2003 Premium test returned 7.6 seconds, placing the early Aviator squarely in the seven-second range.
When the Aviator returned for 2020 on the U611 platform, its performance profile shifted notably. Output expanded from 400 hp in twin-turbocharged gasoline form to 494 hp in plug-in hybrid Grand Touring specification, adding powertrain diversity beyond the original gasoline-only formula. A 2020 Reserve reached 60 mph in 5.4 seconds, the 2020 Black Label did it in 5.6 seconds, and the 2020 Black Label Grand Touring PHEV cut that to an all-time best 5.0 seconds. That same PHEV also recorded the quickest quarter-mile at 13.6 seconds at 103 mph. Today, the U611 remains the quickest Aviator generation tested, with the current-generation benchmark still standing at 5.0 seconds to 60 mph.
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Lincoln Aviator 0–60 Times by Generation: UN152 to U611
2 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U611 | 2020–present | 5.47s | 5.00s — 2020 Black Label Grand Touring PHEV | 6 | The U611 generation (2020–present) averaged 5.47 seconds to 60 mph across 6 tests, led by the 2020 Black Label Grand Touring PHEV at 5.00 seconds. Output ranged from 400 to 494 hp across 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6, 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 + Elec 13.6-kWh configurations. |
| UN152 | 2003–2005 | 7.30s | 6.90s — 2003 Premium | 3 | The UN152 generation (2003–2005) averaged 7.30 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 2003 Premium at 6.90 seconds. Output was 302 hp across 4.6L V8 configurations. |
U611
2020–present
Avg 0–60
5.47s
Fastest
5.00s
Tests
6
2020 Black Label Grand Touring PHEV
The U611 generation (2020–present) averaged 5.47 seconds to 60 mph across 6 tests, led by the 2020 Black Label Grand Touring PHEV at 5.00 seconds. Output ranged from 400 to 494 hp across 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6, 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 + Elec 13.6-kWh configurations.
UN152
2003–2005
Avg 0–60
7.30s
Fastest
6.90s
Tests
3
2003 Premium
The UN152 generation (2003–2005) averaged 7.30 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 2003 Premium at 6.90 seconds. Output was 302 hp across 4.6L V8 configurations.
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Lincoln Aviator 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
9 tests · 3 years
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2025 Lincoln Aviator
1 verified run
Avg 0–60
5.60
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
14.20
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#05
2025 Lincoln Aviator Reserve II
5.60sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.20s
¼ mi @ 97.7 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 5.60 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.20 sec
- Trap Speed
- 97.7 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 10A
- Horsepower
- 400 hp
- Torque
- 415 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,918 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 12.3 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 25 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Suv
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #5 of 9
How we verify Lincoln Aviator 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 Lincoln Aviator trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Lincoln Aviator 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Lincoln Aviator performance FAQs
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The 2025 Lincoln Aviator Reserve II reaches 60 mph in 5.6 seconds. Its recorded quarter-mile time is 14.2 seconds at 97.7 mph. That test used the 400-hp, 415-lb-ft twin-turbo gasoline powertrain with AWD.
The quickest Lincoln Aviator on record is the 2020 Black Label Grand Touring PHEV, which runs 0-60 mph in 5.0 seconds. It also owns the model’s best quarter-mile result at 13.6 seconds with a 103-mph trap speed.
The fastest stock Lincoln Aviator is also the 2020 Black Label Grand Touring PHEV. Its best verified 0-60 mph time is 5.0 seconds, and it remains the quickest production Aviator in the quarter mile as well at 13.6 seconds and 103 mph.
For the current model year, the recorded 2025 Lincoln Aviator test is the Reserve II at 5.6 seconds from 0-60 mph. It completes the quarter mile in 14.2 seconds at 97.7 mph, using a 400-hp twin-turbo AWD gasoline setup.
The U611 second-generation Lincoln Aviator averages 5.47 seconds from 0-60 mph across 6 tests. The quickest U611 run is 5.0 seconds from the 2020 Black Label Grand Touring PHEV. Power outputs in this generation range from 400 to 494 hp.
The fastest U611 Aviator is the 2020 Black Label Grand Touring PHEV. It posts a 5.0-second 0-60 mph time, making it the quickest second-generation example on record. Within the U611 generation, that is the benchmark acceleration result.
The UN152 first-generation Lincoln Aviator averages 7.3 seconds from 0-60 mph across 3 tests. Its best recorded run is 6.9 seconds, set by the 2003 Premium. All UN152 tests are gasoline models with a naturally aspirated 302-hp V8.
The quicker result belongs to the Reserve trim. Across recorded runs, the Reserve posts a best 0-60 mph time of 5.4 seconds, while the Reserve II is recorded at 5.6 seconds. That gives the Reserve a 0.2-second edge in best tested acceleration.
The Grand Touring PHEV is among the quickest Aviator variants on record. The Black Label Grand Touring PHEV reaches 60 mph in 5.0 seconds, while the Grand Touring PHEV is recorded at 5.4 seconds. Those are the two fastest named trims in the model’s verified results.
Across 9 Lincoln Aviator tests, the average quarter-mile result is 14.64 seconds at 96.6 mph. The quickest Aviator quarter-mile on record is the 2020 Black Label Grand Touring PHEV at 13.6 seconds and 103 mph. For 2025, the Reserve II runs 14.2 seconds at 97.7 mph.
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 a Lincoln Aviator can do, not a single marketing claim.
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