Verified Performance Tests Updated May 2026 · 1 recorded run

Lincoln Premiere 0–60 Times

The Lincoln Premiere 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 1 recorded performance test sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Motor Trend and more.

The fastest tested Lincoln Premiere is the 1956 Lincoln Premiere Convertible, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 11.7 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 18.20 seconds at 78.0 mph, according to Motor Trend.

The slowest tested Lincoln Premiere is the 1956 Lincoln Premiere Convertible, which took 11.7 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 18.20 seconds at 78.0 mph, according to Motor Trend.

Out of all the Lincoln Premiere tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 11.70 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 18.20 seconds at 78.00 mph.

Fastest 0–60 11.7sec 1956 Convertible
Average 0–60 11.70sec Across 1 run
Avg ¼ Mile 18.20sec @ 78.0 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 11.7sec 1956 Convertible
1956 Lincoln Premiere

Across 1 verified run, the Lincoln Premiere ranges from 11.7 to 11.7 seconds 0–60, with a 11.70-second average.

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Lincoln Premiere 0–60 times by model year

1 test · 1 year

1956

Lincoln Premiere · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 11.70 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 18.20 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#01
1956 Lincoln Premiere Convertible
11.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
18.20s ¼ mi @ 78.0 mph
0–60 mph
11.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
18.20 sec
Trap Speed
78.0 mph
Engine
6.0L V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
3A
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Convertible
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#1 of 1
1956 Lincoln Premiere Convertible

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

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Lincoln Premiere performance FAQs

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The quickest Lincoln Premiere on record is the 1956 Lincoln Premiere Convertible, which runs 0–60 mph in 11.7 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 18.20 seconds at 78.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Lincoln Premiere is the 1956 Lincoln Premiere Convertible, which takes 11.7 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 18.20 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 1 verified run, a Lincoln Premiere reaches 60 mph in 11.70 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 18.20 seconds at roughly 78.0 mph.
We have verified test data for 1 model year. 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 Motor Trend. 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

Motor Trend

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 Premiere can do, not a single marketing claim.

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