Verified Performance Tests Updated Apr 2026 · 1 recorded run

Subaru DL-5 0–60 Times

The Subaru DL-5 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 1 recorded performance test sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Road & Track and more.

The fastest tested Subaru DL-5 is the 1980 Subaru DL-5 Hardtop Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 13.4 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 19.20 seconds at 71.0 mph, according to Road & Track.

The slowest tested Subaru DL-5 is the 1980 Subaru DL-5 Hardtop Coupe, which took 13.4 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 19.20 seconds at 71.0 mph, according to Road & Track.

Out of all the Subaru DL-5 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 13.40 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 19.20 seconds at 71.00 mph.

Fastest 0–60 13.4sec 1980 Hardtop Coupe
Average 0–60 13.40sec Across 1 run
Avg ¼ Mile 19.20sec @ 71.0 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 13.4sec 1980 Hardtop Coupe
1980 Subaru DL-5

Across 1 verified run, the Subaru DL-5 ranges from 13.4 to 13.4 seconds 0–60, with a 13.40-second average.

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Subaru DL-5 0–60 times by model year

1 test · 1 year

1980

Subaru DL-5 · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 13.40 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 19.20 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#01
1980 Subaru DL-5 Hardtop Coupe
13.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
19.20s ¼ mi @ 71.0 mph
0–60 mph
13.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
19.20 sec
Trap Speed
71.0 mph
Engine
1.6L F-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5M
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Road & Track
Overall Rank
#1 of 1
1980 Subaru DL-5 Hardtop Coupe

How we verify Subaru DL-5 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 Subaru DL-5 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Subaru DL-5 performance FAQs

6 questions
The quickest Subaru DL-5 on record is the 1980 Subaru DL-5 Hardtop Coupe, which runs 0–60 mph in 13.4 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 19.20 seconds at 71.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Subaru DL-5 is the 1980 Subaru DL-5 Hardtop Coupe, which takes 13.4 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 19.20 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 1 verified run, a Subaru DL-5 reaches 60 mph in 13.40 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 19.20 seconds at roughly 71.0 mph.
We have verified test data for 1 model year. 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 Road & Track. 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

Road & Track

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 Subaru DL-5 can do, not a single marketing claim.

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