Verified Performance Tests Updated Apr 2026 · 4 recorded runs

Pontiac Grand Am 0–60 Times

The Pontiac Grand Am 0–60 times and quarter mile times below are from 4 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and Motor Trend and more.

The fastest tested Pontiac Grand Am is the 2000 Pontiac Grand Am SC/T Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 6.6 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 14.90 seconds at 91.2 mph, according to Motor Trend.

The slowest tested Pontiac Grand Am is the 1980 Pontiac Grand Am Coupe, which took 11.0 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 18.10 seconds at 77.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

Out of all the Pontiac Grand Am tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 8.48 seconds The average quarter mile time is 16.35 seconds at 84.65 mph.

Fastest 0–60 6.6sec 2000 SC/T Coupe
Average 0–60 8.48sec Across 4 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 16.35sec @ 84.7 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 11.0sec 1980 Coupe
2000 Pontiac Grand Am

Across 4 verified runs, the Pontiac Grand Am ranges from 6.6 to 11.0 seconds 0–60, with a 8.48-second average.

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Tests by model year

4 tests · 4 years

2000

Pontiac Grand Am · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 6.60 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.90 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#01
2000 Pontiac Grand Am SC/T Coupe
6.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.90s ¼ mi @ 91.2 mph
0–60 mph 6.60 sec
¼ Mile ET 14.90 sec
Trap Speed 91.2 mph
Engine 3.4L Supercharger V6
Drivetrain FWD
Transmission 4A
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Coupe
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Motor Trend
Overall Rank #1 of 4
2000 Pontiac Grand Am SC/T Coupe

1999

Pontiac Grand Am · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 7.70 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.90 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#02
1999 Pontiac Grand Am GT Sedan
7.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.90s ¼ mi @ 86.0 mph
0–60 mph 7.70 sec
¼ Mile ET 15.90 sec
Trap Speed 86.0 mph
Engine 3.4L V6
Drivetrain FWD
Transmission 4A
MPG EPA 18 C / 26 H
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Motor Trend
Overall Rank #2 of 4
1999 Pontiac Grand Am GT Sedan

1996

Pontiac Grand Am · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 8.60 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 16.50 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#03
1996 Pontiac Grand Am SE Sedan
8.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.50s ¼ mi @ 84.4 mph
0–60 mph 8.60 sec
¼ Mile ET 16.50 sec
Trap Speed 84.4 mph
Engine 2.4L I-4
Drivetrain FWD
Transmission 4A
MPG EPA 19 C / 29 H
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Motor Trend
Overall Rank #3 of 4
1996 Pontiac Grand Am SE Sedan

1980

Pontiac Grand Am · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 11.00 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 18.10 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#04
1980 Pontiac Grand Am Coupe
11.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
18.10s ¼ mi @ 77.0 mph
0–60 mph 11.00 sec
¼ Mile ET 18.10 sec
Trap Speed 77.0 mph
Engine 4.9L V8
Drivetrain RWD
Transmission 3A
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Coupe
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Car and Driver
Overall Rank #4 of 4
1980 Pontiac Grand Am Coupe
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Performance distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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Frequently asked

6 questions
The quickest Pontiac Grand Am on record is the 2000 Pontiac Grand Am SC/T Coupe, which runs 0–60 mph in 6.6 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 14.90 seconds at 91.2 mph.
The slowest recorded Pontiac Grand Am is the 1980 Pontiac Grand Am Coupe, which takes 11.0 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 18.10 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 4 verified runs, a Pontiac Grand Am reaches 60 mph in 8.48 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 16.35 seconds at roughly 84.7 mph.
We have verified test data for 4 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 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

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 Pontiac Grand Am can do, not a single marketing claim.

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