Mazda MX-6 0–60 Times
The Mazda MX-6 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 7 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested Mazda MX-6 is the 1989 Mazda MX-6 GT Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 7.00 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 15.30 seconds at 90.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested Mazda MX-6 is the 1993 Mazda MX-6 LS Coupe, which took 7.70 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 16.00 seconds at 88.0 mph, according to Motor Week.
Out of all the Mazda MX-6 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 7.41 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 15.74 seconds at 89.11 mph.
Fastest 0–60
7.00sec
1989 GT Coupe
Average 0–60
7.41sec
Across 7 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
15.74sec
@ 89.1 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
7.70sec
1993 LS Coupe
Across 7 verified runs, the Mazda MX-6 ranges from 7.00 to 7.70 seconds 0–60, with a 7.41-second average.
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Mazda MX-6 Performance Overview
Mazda’s MX-6 was a front-drive sport coupe sold from 1988 to 1994, with 7 verified tests spanning the model years sampled here. Performance began in the GD generation (1988–1992) with turbocharged gasoline power from the 145-hp F2T. Early results moved from 7.5 seconds to 60 mph in the 1988 GT Coupe to the model’s quickest recorded run, 7.0 seconds, in the 1989 GT Coupe, which also posted the fastest quarter-mile at 15.3 seconds at 90 mph. Across four GD tests, the generation averaged 7.38 seconds to 60 mph.
For 1993, the MX-6 shifted to the GE generation, replacing the turbo four with the naturally aspirated 164-hp KL-DE V6 while remaining gasoline-powered throughout its run. In tested LS Coupe form, the new version returned a 7.1-second 0-60 time in 1993, followed by 7.6 seconds in another 1993 test and 7.7 seconds in 1994. That places the current generation’s best at 7.1 seconds, slightly behind the 1989 turbo car but still within the model’s overall 7.0-to-7.7-second spread. As covered by these tests, the MX-6 closed its production run as a consistently mid-7-second coupe, averaging 7.41 seconds to 60 mph and 15.74 seconds in the quarter-mile.
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Mazda MX-6 0–60 by generation
2 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE | 1993–1997 | 7.47s | 7.10s — 1993 LS Coupe | 3 | The GE generation (1993–1997) averaged 7.47 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 1993 LS Coupe at 7.10 seconds. Output was 164 hp across 2.5L V6 configurations. |
| GD | 1988–1992 | 7.38s | 7.00s — 1989 GT Coupe | 4 | The GD generation (1988–1992) averaged 7.38 seconds to 60 mph across 4 tests, led by the 1989 GT Coupe at 7.00 seconds. Output was 145 hp across 2.2L Turbo I-4 configurations. |
GE
1993–1997
Avg 0–60
7.47s
Fastest
7.10s
Tests
3
1993 LS Coupe
The GE generation (1993–1997) averaged 7.47 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 1993 LS Coupe at 7.10 seconds. Output was 164 hp across 2.5L V6 configurations.
GD
1988–1992
Avg 0–60
7.38s
Fastest
7.00s
Tests
4
1989 GT Coupe
The GD generation (1988–1992) averaged 7.38 seconds to 60 mph across 4 tests, led by the 1989 GT Coupe at 7.00 seconds. Output was 145 hp across 2.2L Turbo I-4 configurations.
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Mazda MX-6 0–60 times by model year
7 tests · 4 years
▾
1994 Mazda MX-6
1 verified run
Avg 0–60
7.60
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.80
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#05
1994 Mazda MX-6 LS Coupe
7.60sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.80s
¼ mi @ 88.6 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 7.60 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 88.6 mph
- Engine
- 2.5L V6
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 5M
- MPG EPA
- 18 C / 24 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #5 of 7
How we verify Mazda MX-6 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 Mazda MX-6 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Mazda MX-6 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
0–60 →
¼ mile →
Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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Mazda MX-6 performance FAQs
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The 1994 Mazda MX-6 LS Coupe runs 0-60 mph in 7.6 seconds. In the same test, it covered the quarter-mile in 15.8 seconds at 88.6 mph. That 1994 car used a 164-hp KL-DE V6, front-wheel drive, and a naturally aspirated gasoline powertrain.
The quickest Mazda MX-6 on record is the 1989 MX-6 GT Coupe, with a 0-60 mph time of 7.0 seconds. It also holds the best quarter-mile result for the model at 15.3 seconds at 90 mph, making it the benchmark for straight-line performance across all seven verified MX-6 tests.
The fastest stock Mazda MX-6 is also the 1989 GT Coupe, which reaches 60 mph in 7.0 seconds. There are no modified examples in the seven recorded tests, so the quickest overall MX-6 and the quickest stock MX-6 are the same car in current records.
Across seven verified Mazda MX-6 tests, the average 0-60 mph time is 7.41 seconds. The average quarter-mile result is 15.74 seconds at 89.1 mph. That places the MX-6 in a fairly tight performance range, with the quickest run at 7.0 seconds and the slowest at 7.7 seconds.
The GD-generation Mazda MX-6, sold from 1988 to 1992, averages 0-60 mph in 7.38 seconds across four tests. Its quickest recorded run is 7.0 seconds from the 1989 GT Coupe. GD cars on record use gasoline powertrains and turbocharged engines, with output listed at 145 hp.
The fastest GD Mazda MX-6 is the 1989 GT Coupe, which posts a 0-60 mph time of 7.0 seconds. That same car also records the quickest quarter-mile for any MX-6 at 15.3 seconds with a 90 mph trap speed, making it the performance leader of the first generation.
The GE-generation Mazda MX-6, sold from 1993 to 1997, averages 0-60 mph in 7.47 seconds across three tests. The fastest GE example is the 1993 LS Coupe at 7.1 seconds. GE cars on record are naturally aspirated gasoline models with 164 hp.
The quickest GE Mazda MX-6 on record is the 1993 LS Coupe, which reaches 60 mph in 7.1 seconds. That makes it slightly slower than the overall MX-6 record of 7.0 seconds set by the 1989 GT Coupe, but still the best result among second-generation GE cars.
The GT Coupe is quicker overall. Across three GT Coupe tests, its average 0-60 mph time is 7.37 seconds, with a best of 7.0 seconds. Across three LS Coupe tests, the average is 7.47 seconds, with a best of 7.1 seconds. The gap is small, but the GT has the stronger record.
The fastest Mazda MX-6 quarter-mile time on record is 15.3 seconds at 90 mph, set by the 1989 GT Coupe. Across all seven tests, the MX-6 averages 15.74 seconds at 89.1 mph. For the 1994 model specifically, the LS Coupe runs 15.8 seconds at 88.6 mph.
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 Mazda MX-6 can do, not a single marketing claim.
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