Verified Performance Tests Updated May 2026 · 2 recorded runs

Rolls-Royce Corniche 0–60 Times

The Rolls-Royce Corniche 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 Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested Rolls-Royce Corniche is the 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche Convertible, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 6.5 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 15.00 seconds at 92.0 mph, according to Motor Week.

The slowest tested Rolls-Royce Corniche is the 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche Convertible, which took 7.6 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 15.80 seconds at 89.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

Out of all the Rolls-Royce Corniche tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 7.05 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 15.40 seconds at 90.50 mph.

Fastest 0–60 6.5sec 2001 Convertible
Average 0–60 7.05sec Across 2 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 15.40sec @ 90.5 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 7.6sec 2000 Convertible
2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche

Across 2 verified runs, the Rolls-Royce Corniche ranges from 6.5 to 7.6 seconds 0–60, with a 7.05-second average.

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Rolls-Royce Corniche 0–60 times by model year

2 tests · 2 years

2001

Rolls-Royce Corniche · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 6.50 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.00 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#01
2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche Convertible
6.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.00s ¼ mi @ 92.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.00 sec
Trap Speed
92.0 mph
Engine
6.75L Turbo V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
10 C / 15 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Convertible
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#1 of 2
2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche Convertible

2000

Rolls-Royce Corniche · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 7.60 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.80 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#02
2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche Convertible
7.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.80s ¼ mi @ 89.0 mph
0–60 mph
7.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.80 sec
Trap Speed
89.0 mph
Engine
6.75L Turbo V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
10 C / 15 H / 12 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Convertible
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#2 of 2
2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche Convertible

How we verify Rolls-Royce Corniche 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 Rolls-Royce Corniche trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Rolls-Royce Corniche 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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Rolls-Royce Corniche performance FAQs

6 questions
The quickest Rolls-Royce Corniche on record is the 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche Convertible, which runs 0–60 mph in 6.5 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 15.00 seconds at 92.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Rolls-Royce Corniche is the 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche Convertible, which takes 7.6 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 15.80 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 2 verified runs, a Rolls-Royce Corniche reaches 60 mph in 7.05 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 15.40 seconds at roughly 90.5 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 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 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 Rolls-Royce Corniche can do, not a single marketing claim.

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