Nissan Pulsar 0–60 Times
The Nissan Pulsar 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 2 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and MotorWeek and more.
The fastest tested Nissan Pulsar is the 1987 Nissan Pulsar NX SE Coupe Hatchback, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 10.40 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 17.30 seconds at 80.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested Nissan Pulsar is the 1983 Nissan Pulsar NX Coupe, which took 14.90 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 19.50 seconds at 68.0 mph, according to Motor Week.
Out of all the Nissan Pulsar tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 12.65 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 18.40 seconds at 74.00 mph.
Fastest 0–60
10.40sec
1987 NX SE Coupe Hatchback · stock
Average 0–60
12.65sec
Across 2 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
18.40sec
@ 74.0 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
14.90sec
1983 NX Coupe
Across 2 verified runs, the Nissan Pulsar ranges from 10.40 to 14.90 seconds 0–60, with a 12.65-second average.
01 /
Nissan Pulsar 0–60 Times by Generation: N12 to N13
2 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N13 | 1986–1990 | 10.40s | 10.40s — 1987 NX SE Coupe Hatchback | 1 | The N13 generation (1986–1990) averaged 10.40 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 1987 NX SE Coupe Hatchback at 10.40 seconds. Output was 70 hp across 1.6L I-4 configurations. |
| N12 | 1982–1986 | 14.90s | 14.90s — 1983 NX Coupe | 1 | The N12 generation (1982–1986) averaged 14.90 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 1983 NX Coupe at 14.90 seconds. Output was 69 hp across 1.6L I-4 configurations. |
N13
1986–1990
Avg 0–60
10.40s
Fastest
10.40s
Tests
1
1987 NX SE Coupe Hatchback
The N13 generation (1986–1990) averaged 10.40 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 1987 NX SE Coupe Hatchback at 10.40 seconds. Output was 70 hp across 1.6L I-4 configurations.
N12
1982–1986
Avg 0–60
14.90s
Fastest
14.90s
Tests
1
1983 NX Coupe
The N12 generation (1982–1986) averaged 14.90 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 1983 NX Coupe at 14.90 seconds. Output was 69 hp across 1.6L I-4 configurations.
02 /
Nissan Pulsar 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
2 tests · 2 years
▾
1987 Nissan Pulsar
1 verified run
Avg 0–60
10.40
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
17.30
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#01
1987 Nissan Pulsar NX SE Coupe Hatchback
10.40sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.30s
¼ mi @ 80.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 10.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.30 sec
- Trap Speed
- 80.0 mph
- Engine
- 1.6L I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 5M
- Horsepower
- 70 hp
- Torque
- 88 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 2,140 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 30.6 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 21 C / 27 H / 26 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 2
How we verify Nissan Pulsar 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 Pulsar trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
03 /
Nissan Pulsar 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
04 /
Nissan Pulsar performance FAQs
6 questions
The quickest Nissan Pulsar on record is the 1987 Nissan Pulsar NX SE Coupe Hatchback, which runs 0–60 mph in 10.40 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 17.30 seconds at 80.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Nissan Pulsar is the 1983 Nissan Pulsar NX Coupe, which takes 14.90 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 19.50 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 2 verified runs, a Nissan Pulsar reaches 60 mph in 12.65 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 18.40 seconds at roughly 74.0 mph.
We have verified test data for 2 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 and MotorWeek. 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
MotorWeek
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 Pulsar can do, not a single marketing claim.
05 /
Other Nissan 0–60 times
06 /
Are we missing a performance test for Nissan Pulsar?
Log in to suggest a missing test.