Verified Performance Tests Updated May 2026 · 8 recorded runs

Mitsubishi Diamante 0–60 Times

The Mitsubishi Diamante 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 8 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested Mitsubishi Diamante is the 1997 Mitsubishi Diamante Special Sedan Concept, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 7.5 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 15.80 seconds at 88.2 mph, according to Motor Trend.

The slowest tested Mitsubishi Diamante is the 1992 Mitsubishi Diamante LS Sedan, which took 9.2 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 17.00 seconds at 85.0 mph, according to Motor Week.

Out of all the Mitsubishi Diamante tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 8.43 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 16.43 seconds at 86.81 mph.

Fastest 0–60 7.5sec 1997 Special Sedan Concept
Average 0–60 8.43sec Across 8 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 16.43sec @ 86.8 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 9.2sec 1992 LS Sedan
2000 Mitsubishi Diamante

Across 8 verified runs, the Mitsubishi Diamante ranges from 7.5 to 9.2 seconds 0–60, with a 8.43-second average.

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Mitsubishi Diamante 0–60 times by model year

8 tests · 3 years

2000

Mitsubishi Diamante · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 8.20 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 16.20 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#03
2000 Mitsubishi Diamante LS Sedan
8.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.20s ¼ mi @ 87.0 mph
0–60 mph
8.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.20 sec
Trap Speed
87.0 mph
Engine
3.5L V6
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
16 C / 23 H / 21 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#3 of 8
2000 Mitsubishi Diamante LS Sedan

1997

Mitsubishi Diamante · 4 verified runs
Avg 0–60 8.08 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 16.20 sec
Recorded Tests 4
#01
1997 Mitsubishi Diamante Special Sedan Concept
7.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.80s ¼ mi @ 88.2 mph
0–60 mph
7.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.80 sec
Trap Speed
88.2 mph
Engine
3.5L V6
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
4A
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#1 of 8
1997 Mitsubishi Diamante Special Sedan Concept
#02
1997 Mitsubishi Diamante LS Sedan
8.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.10s ¼ mi @ 87.5 mph
0–60 mph
8.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.10 sec
Trap Speed
87.5 mph
Engine
3.5L V6
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
16 C / 24 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#2 of 8
1997 Mitsubishi Diamante LS Sedan
#04
1997 Mitsubishi Diamante LS Sedan
8.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.20s ¼ mi @ 87.7 mph
0–60 mph
8.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.20 sec
Trap Speed
87.7 mph
Engine
3.5L V6
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
16 C / 24 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#4 of 8
1997 Mitsubishi Diamante LS Sedan
#05
1997 Mitsubishi Diamante LS Sedan
8.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.70s ¼ mi @ 86.0 mph
0–60 mph
8.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.70 sec
Trap Speed
86.0 mph
Engine
3.5L V6
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
16 C / 24 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#5 of 8
1997 Mitsubishi Diamante LS Sedan

1992

Mitsubishi Diamante · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60 8.97 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 16.80 sec
Recorded Tests 3
#06
1992 Mitsubishi Diamante LS Sedan
8.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.80s ¼ mi @ 86.0 mph
0–60 mph
8.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.80 sec
Trap Speed
86.0 mph
Engine
3.0L V6
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
16 C / 22 H / 19 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#6 of 8
1992 Mitsubishi Diamante LS Sedan
#07
1992 Mitsubishi Diamante LS Sedan
8.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.60s ¼ mi @ 87.1 mph
0–60 mph
8.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.60 sec
Trap Speed
87.1 mph
Engine
3.0L V6
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
16 C / 22 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#7 of 8
1992 Mitsubishi Diamante LS Sedan
#08
1992 Mitsubishi Diamante LS Sedan
9.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.00s ¼ mi @ 85.0 mph
0–60 mph
9.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.00 sec
Trap Speed
85.0 mph
Engine
3.0L V6
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
16 C / 22 H / 22 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#8 of 8
1992 Mitsubishi Diamante LS Sedan

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

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Mitsubishi Diamante 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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Mitsubishi Diamante performance FAQs

6 questions
The quickest Mitsubishi Diamante on record is the 1997 Mitsubishi Diamante Special Sedan Concept, which runs 0–60 mph in 7.5 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 15.80 seconds at 88.2 mph.
The slowest recorded Mitsubishi Diamante is the 1992 Mitsubishi Diamante LS Sedan, which takes 9.2 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 17.00 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 8 verified runs, a Mitsubishi Diamante reaches 60 mph in 8.43 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 16.43 seconds at roughly 86.8 mph.
We have verified test data for 3 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 Mitsubishi Diamante can do, not a single marketing claim.

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