Nissan NV 0–60 Times
The Nissan NV 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 3 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and Motor Trend and more.
The fastest tested Nissan NV is the 2017 Nissan NV 3500 HD SL V8 Cargo Van (HR), which went from 0 to 60 mph in 7.50 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 15.90 seconds at 89.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested Nissan NV is the 2012 Nissan NV 2500 HD SV V8 Cargo Van (HR), which took 8.40 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 16.60 seconds at 85.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
Out of all the Nissan NV tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 8.10 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 16.30 seconds at 86.57 mph.
Fastest 0–60
7.50sec
2017 3500 HD SL V8 Cargo Van (HR) · stock
Average 0–60
8.10sec
Across 3 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
16.30sec
@ 86.6 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
8.40sec
2012 2500 HD
Across 3 verified runs, the Nissan NV ranges from 7.50 to 8.40 seconds 0–60, with a 8.10-second average.
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Nissan NV Performance Overview
Nissan’s NV, sold in North America from 2012 to 2017 in the tested sample, was a full-size commercial van shaped more by load capacity than outright acceleration. Across 3 verified tests spanning 2012 to 2017, every result comes from the D40-generation NV2500/NV3500 and its naturally aspirated 5.6-liter VK56DE V8, rated at 317 hp and paired with gasoline power only. The earliest recorded benchmark, the 2012 2500 HD SV V8 Cargo Van (HR), reached 60 mph in 8.4 seconds, while the 2012 2500 HD SV V8 Cargo Van (LR) improved that slightly to 8.3 seconds.
By 2017, the tested range had moved quicker at the top end, with the 3500 HD SL V8 Cargo Van (HR) delivering the model’s best figures at 7.5 seconds to 60 mph and a 15.9-second quarter-mile at 89 mph. That gives the NV an overall 0-60 spread of 7.5 to 8.4 seconds, with an average 0-60 of 8.1 seconds and an average quarter-mile of 16.3 seconds at 86.6 mph. In the available test data, the NV’s performance story is therefore narrow and consistent: one generation, one V8, one gasoline powertrain layout, and modest gains by the end of its run.
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Nissan NV 0–60 Times by Generation
1 generation| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D40 | 2012–2021 | 8.10s | 7.50s — 2017 3500 HD SL V8 Cargo Van (HR) | 3 | The D40 generation (2012–2021) averaged 8.10 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 2017 3500 HD SL V8 Cargo Van (HR) at 7.50 seconds. Output was 317 hp across 5.6L V8 configurations. |
D40
2012–2021
Avg 0–60
8.10s
Fastest
7.50s
Tests
3
2017 3500 HD SL V8 Cargo Van (HR)
The D40 generation (2012–2021) averaged 8.10 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 2017 3500 HD SL V8 Cargo Van (HR) at 7.50 seconds. Output was 317 hp across 5.6L V8 configurations.
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Nissan NV 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
3 tests · 2 years
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2017 Nissan NV
1 verified run
Avg 0–60
7.50
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.90
sec
Recorded Tests
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#01
2017 Nissan NV 3500 HD SL V8 Cargo Van (HR)
7.50sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.90s
¼ mi @ 89.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 7.50 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.90 sec
- Trap Speed
- 89.0 mph
- Engine
- 5.6L V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 7A
- Horsepower
- 317 hp
- Torque
- 385 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 6,416 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 20.2 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 11 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Van
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 3
How we verify Nissan NV 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 Nissan NV trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Nissan NV 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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Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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Nissan NV performance FAQs
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The quickest 2017 Nissan NV on record is the 2017 NV 3500 HD SL V8 Cargo Van (HR), which reaches 60 mph in 7.5 seconds. That test also recorded a 15.9-second quarter-mile at 89 mph. It uses a 317-hp, 385-lb-ft naturally aspirated V8 and rear-wheel drive.
The fastest Nissan NV on record is the 2017 3500 HD SL V8 Cargo Van (HR). It posts a 0-60 time of 7.5 seconds, making it the quickest NV tested. It is also the quickest in the quarter-mile, running 15.9 seconds at 89 mph.
The fastest stock Nissan NV is also the fastest overall: the 2017 3500 HD SL V8 Cargo Van (HR). It reaches 60 mph in 7.5 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 15.9 seconds at 89 mph. All recorded Nissan NV tests are production vehicles, so there is no modified result ahead of it.
Across 3 verified Nissan NV tests, the average 0-60 time is 8.1 seconds. The average quarter-mile is 16.3 seconds at 86.6 mph. The quickest run is 7.5 seconds to 60 mph, while the slowest recorded result is 8.4 seconds.
The D40 Nissan NV, covering the 2012 to 2021 model years in North America, averages 0-60 in 8.1 seconds across 3 tests. The quickest D40 example is the 2017 3500 HD SL V8 Cargo Van (HR) at 7.5 seconds. Recorded D40 NVs use naturally aspirated gasoline V8 power.
The fastest D40 Nissan NV is the 2017 3500 HD SL V8 Cargo Van (HR). It records a 7.5-second 0-60 time, the best figure for the 2012-2021 D40 generation. That same van also delivers the quickest quarter-mile result at 15.9 seconds and 89 mph.
For the 2012-2021 Nissan NV range, which corresponds to the D40 generation, the average 0-60 time is 8.1 seconds across 3 tests. The fastest result is 7.5 seconds from the 2017 3500 HD SL V8 Cargo Van (HR), while the slowest recorded run is 8.4 seconds.
The Nissan NV 3500 HD SL V8 Cargo Van (HR) has a recorded 0-60 time of 7.5 seconds. That makes it the quickest Nissan NV tested. Its quarter-mile time is 15.9 seconds at 89 mph, with output rated at 317 horsepower and 385 lb-ft of torque.
The NV 3500 HD SL V8 Cargo Van (HR) is quicker to 60 mph than the NV 2500 HD SV V8 Cargo Van. The 3500 HD SL runs 0-60 in 7.5 seconds, while both the 2500 HD SV high-roof and low-roof versions record 8.4 seconds. That gives the 3500 HD SL a 0.9-second advantage.
The quickest Nissan NV quarter-mile on record is 15.9 seconds at 89 mph, set by the 2017 3500 HD SL V8 Cargo Van (HR). Across all 3 Nissan NV tests, the average quarter-mile is 16.3 seconds at 86.6 mph. That lines up with the model’s 8.1-second average 0-60 time.
Sources
Car and Driver
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 Nissan NV can do, not a single marketing claim.
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