Verified Performance Tests Updated Apr 2026 · 27 recorded runs

Lincoln Navigator 0–60 Times

The Lincoln Navigator 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 27 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested Lincoln Navigator is the 2025 Lincoln Navigator Black Label, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 5.1 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 13.70 seconds at 102.0 mph, according to Motor Trend.

The slowest tested Lincoln Navigator is the 2003 Lincoln Navigator Ultimate, which took 10.3 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 17.60 seconds at 82.0 mph, according to Motor Week.

Out of all the Lincoln Navigator tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 7.01 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 15.27 seconds at 91.44 mph.

Fastest 0–60 5.1sec 2025 Black Label
Average 0–60 7.01sec Across 27 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 15.27sec @ 91.4 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 10.3sec 2003 Ultimate
2025 Lincoln Navigator

Across 27 verified runs, the Lincoln Navigator ranges from 5.1 to 10.3 seconds 0–60, with a 7.01-second average.

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Lincoln Navigator 0–60 times by model year

27 tests · 12 years

2025

Lincoln Navigator · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60 5.43 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.07 sec
Recorded Tests 3
#01
2025 Lincoln Navigator Black Label
5.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.70s ¼ mi @ 102.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.70 sec
Trap Speed
102.0 mph
Engine
3.5L Twin-Turbo V6
Drivetrain
4WD
Transmission
10A
MPG EPA
15 C / 22 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#1 of 27
2025 Lincoln Navigator Black Label
#05
2025 Lincoln Navigator Reserve
5.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.20s ¼ mi @ 96.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.20 sec
Trap Speed
96.0 mph
Engine
3.5L Twin-Turbo V6
Drivetrain
4WD
Transmission
10A
MPG EPA
15 C / 22 H / 17.4 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#5 of 27
2025 Lincoln Navigator Reserve
#07
2025 Lincoln Navigator L Black Label
5.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.30s ¼ mi @ 95.4 mph
0–60 mph
5.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.30 sec
Trap Speed
95.4 mph
Engine
3.5L Twin-Turbo V6
Drivetrain
4WD
Transmission
10A
MPG EPA
15 C / 22 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#7 of 27
2025 Lincoln Navigator L Black Label

2022

Lincoln Navigator · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60 5.67 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.27 sec
Recorded Tests 3
#03
2022 Lincoln Navigator Black Label
5.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.90s ¼ mi @ 100.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.90 sec
Trap Speed
100.0 mph
Engine
3.5L Twin-Turbo V6
Drivetrain
4x4
Transmission
10A
MPG EPA
16 C / 22 H / 16 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#3 of 27
2022 Lincoln Navigator Black Label
#08
2022 Lincoln Navigator Black Label
5.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.40s ¼ mi @ 96.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.40 sec
Trap Speed
96.0 mph
Engine
3.5L Twin-Turbo V6
Drivetrain
4x4
Transmission
10A
MPG EPA
16 C / 22 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#8 of 27
2022 Lincoln Navigator Black Label
#09
2022 Lincoln Navigator Black Label
5.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.50s ¼ mi @ 95.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.50 sec
Trap Speed
95.0 mph
Engine
3.5L Twin-Turbo V6
Drivetrain
4x4
Transmission
10A
MPG EPA
16 C / 22 H / 18.5 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#9 of 27
2022 Lincoln Navigator Black Label

2021

Lincoln Navigator · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 5.20 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 13.80 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#02
2021 Lincoln Navigator Black Label
5.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.80s ¼ mi @ 100.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.80 sec
Trap Speed
100.0 mph
Engine
3.5L Twin-Turbo V6
Drivetrain
4x4
Transmission
10A
MPG EPA
16 C / 20 H / 17 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#2 of 27
2021 Lincoln Navigator Black Label

2020

Lincoln Navigator · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 5.90 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.50 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#10
2020 Lincoln Navigator Black Label
5.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.50s ¼ mi @ 95.8 mph
0–60 mph
5.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.50 sec
Trap Speed
95.8 mph
Engine
3.5L Twin-Turbo V6
Drivetrain
4x4
Transmission
10A
MPG EPA
16 C / 21 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#10 of 27
2020 Lincoln Navigator Black Label
#11
2020 Lincoln Navigator Black Label
5.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.50s ¼ mi @ 96.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.50 sec
Trap Speed
96.0 mph
Engine
3.5L Twin-Turbo V6
Drivetrain
4x4
Transmission
10A
MPG EPA
16 C / 21 H / 19.7 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#11 of 27
2020 Lincoln Navigator Black Label

2018

Lincoln Navigator · 5 verified runs
Avg 0–60 5.90 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.48 sec
Recorded Tests 5
#04
2018 Lincoln Navigator Reserve
5.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.00s ¼ mi @ 100.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.00 sec
Trap Speed
100.0 mph
Engine
3.5L Twin-Turbo V6
Drivetrain
4x4
Transmission
10A
MPG EPA
16 C / 21 H / 13 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#4 of 27
2018 Lincoln Navigator Reserve
#06
2018 Lincoln Navigator L Black Label
5.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.20s ¼ mi @ 98.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.20 sec
Trap Speed
98.0 mph
Engine
3.5L Twin-Turbo V6
Drivetrain
4x4
Transmission
10A
MPG EPA
16 C / 21 H / 15 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#6 of 27
2018 Lincoln Navigator L Black Label
#12
2018 Lincoln Navigator Black Label
5.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.50s ¼ mi @ 94.9 mph
0–60 mph
5.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.50 sec
Trap Speed
94.9 mph
Engine
3.5L Twin-Turbo V6
Drivetrain
4x4
Transmission
10A
MPG EPA
16 C / 21 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#12 of 27
2018 Lincoln Navigator Black Label
#13
2018 Lincoln Navigator Reserve
5.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.50s ¼ mi @ 96.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.50 sec
Trap Speed
96.0 mph
Engine
3.5L Twin-Turbo V6
Drivetrain
4x4
Transmission
10A
MPG EPA
16 C / 21 H / 20.6 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#13 of 27
2018 Lincoln Navigator Reserve
#18
2018 Lincoln Navigator Black Label
6.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.20s ¼ mi @ 91.7 mph
0–60 mph
6.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.20 sec
Trap Speed
91.7 mph
Engine
3.5L Twin-Turbo V6
Drivetrain
4x4
Transmission
10A
MPG EPA
16 C / 21 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#18 of 27
2018 Lincoln Navigator Black Label

2016

Lincoln Navigator · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 6.50 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.90 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#16
2016 Lincoln Navigator L Reserve EcoBoost
6.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.90s ¼ mi @ 92.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.90 sec
Trap Speed
92.0 mph
Engine
3.5L Twin-Turbo V6
Drivetrain
4x4
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
15 C / 19 H / 14 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#16 of 27
2016 Lincoln Navigator L Reserve EcoBoost

2015

Lincoln Navigator · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60 6.30 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.93 sec
Recorded Tests 3
#14
2015 Lincoln Navigator Reserve EcoBoost
6.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.90s ¼ mi @ 93.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.90 sec
Trap Speed
93.0 mph
Engine
3.5L Twin-Turbo V6
Drivetrain
4x4
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
15 C / 20 H / 15 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#14 of 27
2015 Lincoln Navigator Reserve EcoBoost
#15
2015 Lincoln Navigator Reserve EcoBoost
6.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.80s ¼ mi @ 94.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.80 sec
Trap Speed
94.0 mph
Engine
3.5L twin-Turbo V6
Drivetrain
4x4
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
15 C / 20 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#15 of 27
2015 Lincoln Navigator Reserve EcoBoost
#17
2015 Lincoln Navigator Reserve EcoBoost
6.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.10s ¼ mi @ 90.1 mph
0–60 mph
6.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.10 sec
Trap Speed
90.1 mph
Engine
3.5L Twin-Turbo V6
Drivetrain
4x4
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
15 C / 20 H / 19 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#17 of 27
2015 Lincoln Navigator Reserve EcoBoost

2007

Lincoln Navigator · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 8.30 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 16.30 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#20
2007 Lincoln Navigator Ultimate
8.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.30s ¼ mi @ 86.0 mph
0–60 mph
8.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.30 sec
Trap Speed
86.0 mph
Engine
5.4L V8
Drivetrain
4x4
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
16 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#20 of 27
2007 Lincoln Navigator Ultimate

2004

Lincoln Navigator · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 9.50 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 16.80 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#23
2004 Lincoln Navigator Ultimate
9.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.80s ¼ mi @ 82.7 mph
0–60 mph
9.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.80 sec
Trap Speed
82.7 mph
Engine
5.4L V8
Drivetrain
4x4
Transmission
4A
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#23 of 27
2004 Lincoln Navigator Ultimate

2003

Lincoln Navigator · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 9.80 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 17.35 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#22
2003 Lincoln Navigator Ultimate
9.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.10s ¼ mi @ 83.0 mph
0–60 mph
9.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.10 sec
Trap Speed
83.0 mph
Engine
5.4L V8
Drivetrain
4x4
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
13 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#22 of 27
2003 Lincoln Navigator Ultimate
#26
2003 Lincoln Navigator Ultimate
10.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.60s ¼ mi @ 82.0 mph
0–60 mph
10.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.60 sec
Trap Speed
82.0 mph
Engine
5.4L V8
Drivetrain
4x4
Transmission
4A
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#26 of 27
2003 Lincoln Navigator Ultimate

1999

Lincoln Navigator · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60 8.70 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 16.47 sec
Recorded Tests 3
#19
1999 Lincoln Navigator Premium (preproduction)
7.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.70s ¼ mi @ 87.8 mph
0–60 mph
7.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.70 sec
Trap Speed
87.8 mph
Engine
5.4L V8
Drivetrain
4x4
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
11 C / 15 H
Production Vehicle
Not production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#19 of 27
1999 Lincoln Navigator Premium (preproduction)
#21
1999 Lincoln Navigator SUV
8.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.30s ¼ mi @ 83.8 mph
0–60 mph
8.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.30 sec
Trap Speed
83.8 mph
Engine
5.4L V8
Drivetrain
4x4
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
11 C / 15 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#21 of 27
1999 Lincoln Navigator SUV
#24
1999 Lincoln Navigator SUV
9.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.40s ¼ mi @ 80.0 mph
0–60 mph
9.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.40 sec
Trap Speed
80.0 mph
Engine
5.4L V8
Drivetrain
4x4
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
11 C / 15 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#24 of 27
1999 Lincoln Navigator SUV

1998

Lincoln Navigator · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 10.25 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 17.55 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#25
1998 Lincoln Navigator SUV
10.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.40s ¼ mi @ 78.9 mph
0–60 mph
10.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.40 sec
Trap Speed
78.9 mph
Engine
5.4L V8
Drivetrain
4x4
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
11 C / 15 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#25 of 27
1998 Lincoln Navigator SUV
#27
1998 Lincoln Navigator SUV
10.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.70s ¼ mi @ 78.7 mph
0–60 mph
10.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.70 sec
Trap Speed
78.7 mph
Engine
5.4L V8
Drivetrain
4x4
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
11 C / 15 H / 13.1 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#27 of 27
1998 Lincoln Navigator SUV

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

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Lincoln Navigator 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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Lincoln Navigator performance FAQs

6 questions
The quickest Lincoln Navigator on record is the 2025 Lincoln Navigator Black Label, which runs 0–60 mph in 5.1 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 13.70 seconds at 102.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Lincoln Navigator is the 2003 Lincoln Navigator Ultimate, which takes 10.3 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 17.60 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 27 verified runs, a Lincoln Navigator reaches 60 mph in 7.01 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 15.27 seconds at roughly 91.4 mph.
We have verified test data for 12 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 a Lincoln Navigator can do, not a single marketing claim.

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