Toyota Celica Supra 0–60 Times
The Toyota Celica Supra 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 7 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Road & Track and more.
The fastest tested Toyota Celica Supra is the 1985 Toyota Celica Supra Hatchback Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 8.40 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 16.10 seconds at 85.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested Toyota Celica Supra is the 1978 Toyota Celica Supra Hatchback Coupe, which took 11.50 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 18.40 seconds at 74.6 mph, according to Motor Trend.
Out of all the Toyota Celica Supra tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 9.41 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 17.11 seconds at 80.90 mph.
Fastest 0–60
8.40sec
1985 Hatchback Coupe · stock
Average 0–60
9.41sec
Across 7 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
17.11sec
@ 80.9 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
11.50sec
1978 Hatchback Coupe
Across 7 verified runs, the Toyota Celica Supra ranges from 8.40 to 11.50 seconds 0–60, with a 9.41-second average.
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Toyota Celica Supra Performance Overview
Toyota’s Celica Supra performance arc spans 1978 to 1985, covering 7 verified tests across six model years. In A40/A50 form from 1978 to 1981, it used the 110-hp 4M-E naturally aspirated inline-six and established the car’s baseline with 0-60 runs of 11.5 seconds in the 1978 Hatchback Coupe and 11.2 seconds in the 1979 Hatchback Coupe. Those early cars were exclusively gasoline powered, and the available test data places the first generation at an 11.35-second average to 60 mph.
The step to the A60 generation for 1982 to 1985 marked the major performance change. Output rose to 145–161 hp with the naturally aspirated 5M-GE inline-six, and the tested results moved accordingly: the 1982 Hatchback Coupe reached 60 mph in 8.4 seconds, the 1983 Hatchback Coupe did it in 8.7, and the 1985 Hatchback Coupe matched the class-best 8.4-second run while also recording the quickest quarter-mile at 16.1 seconds at 85 mph. Across its full production span, the Toyota Celica Supra remained a gasoline-only model, and today the final A60 cars stand as the quickest versions in the record, defining the model’s performance ceiling at 8.4 seconds to 60 mph.
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Toyota Celica Supra 0–60 Times by Generation: A40/A50 to A60
2 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A60 | 1982–1985 | 8.64s | 8.40s — 1985 Hatchback Coupe | 5 | The A60 generation (1982–1985) averaged 8.64 seconds to 60 mph across 5 tests, led by the 1985 Hatchback Coupe at 8.40 seconds. Output ranged from 145 to 161 hp across 2.8L I-6 configurations. |
| A40/A50 | 1978–1981 | 11.35s | 11.20s — 1979 Hatchback Coupe | 2 | The A40/A50 generation (1978–1981) averaged 11.35 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 1979 Hatchback Coupe at 11.20 seconds. Output was 110 hp across 2.6L I-6 configurations. |
A60
1982–1985
Avg 0–60
8.64s
Fastest
8.40s
Tests
5
1985 Hatchback Coupe
The A60 generation (1982–1985) averaged 8.64 seconds to 60 mph across 5 tests, led by the 1985 Hatchback Coupe at 8.40 seconds. Output ranged from 145 to 161 hp across 2.8L I-6 configurations.
A40/A50
1978–1981
Avg 0–60
11.35s
Fastest
11.20s
Tests
2
1979 Hatchback Coupe
The A40/A50 generation (1978–1981) averaged 11.35 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 1979 Hatchback Coupe at 11.20 seconds. Output was 110 hp across 2.6L I-6 configurations.
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Toyota Celica Supra 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
7 tests · 6 years
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1985 Toyota Celica Supra
1 verified run
Avg 0–60
8.40
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
16.10
sec
Recorded Tests
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#01
1985 Toyota Celica Supra Hatchback Coupe
8.40sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.10s
¼ mi @ 85.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 8.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.10 sec
- Trap Speed
- 85.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.8L I-6
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 5M
- Horsepower
- 161 hp
- Torque
- 169 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,085 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 19.2 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 18 C / 22 H / 22 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 7
How we verify Toyota Celica Supra 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 Toyota Celica Supra trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Toyota Celica Supra 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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¼ mile →
Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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Toyota Celica Supra performance FAQs
10 questions
The 1985 Toyota Celica Supra Hatchback Coupe runs 0-60 mph in 8.4 seconds. That makes it the quickest Celica Supra on record. In the same test, it covered the quarter-mile in 16.1 seconds at 85 mph with its 161-hp 5M-GE inline-six, rear-wheel drive layout, and 3,085-pound curb weight.
The fastest Toyota Celica Supra on record is the 1985 Hatchback Coupe, with a 0-60 mph time of 8.4 seconds. It is also the quickest stock example and the quickest in the quarter-mile, posting 16.1 seconds at 85 mph. Across all 7 recorded tests, the average 0-60 time is 9.41 seconds.
The fastest stock Toyota Celica Supra is the 1985 Hatchback Coupe at 8.4 seconds from 0-60 mph. There are no modified runs in the records, so the fastest overall and fastest stock results are the same. That same 1985 car also leads the quarter-mile with a 16.1-second pass at 85 mph.
The A60-generation Toyota Celica Supra, sold from 1982 to 1985, averages 8.64 seconds from 0-60 mph across 5 tests. Its quickest run is 8.4 seconds by the 1985 Hatchback Coupe. A60 cars in the records are naturally aspirated gasoline models with outputs ranging from 145 to 161 horsepower.
The A40/A50 Toyota Celica Supra, sold from 1978 to 1981, averages 11.35 seconds from 0-60 mph across 2 tests. The quickest A40/A50 run is 11.2 seconds from a 1979 Hatchback Coupe. Recorded first-generation cars are naturally aspirated gasoline models rated at 110 horsepower.
The quickest A60 Toyota Celica Supra on record is the 1985 Hatchback Coupe, reaching 60 mph in 8.4 seconds. That is also the best time for any Celica Supra generation. Across 5 A60 tests, the generation averages 8.64 seconds to 60 mph, making it notably quicker than the earlier A40/A50 cars.
Yes. The A60 Celica Supra is clearly quicker on record than the A40/A50 generation. A60 models average 8.64 seconds from 0-60 mph across 5 tests, while A40/A50 cars average 11.35 seconds across 2 tests. The fastest A60 run is 8.4 seconds, compared with 11.2 seconds for the quickest A40/A50.
The Hatchback Coupe body style appears in all 7 recorded Toyota Celica Supra tests and averages 9.41 seconds from 0-60 mph. Its best run is 8.4 seconds, set by the 1985 model, while the slowest recorded Hatchback Coupe took 11.5 seconds in 1978. It is the only trim pattern represented across the full sample.
The fastest Toyota Celica Supra uses Toyota's 5M-GE engine. In the 1985 Hatchback Coupe, that naturally aspirated gasoline inline-six is rated at 161 horsepower and 169 lb-ft of torque. That car is rear-wheel drive, weighs 3,085 pounds, and records the model's best 0-60 mph time of 8.4 seconds.
The quickest Toyota Celica Supra quarter-mile time on record is 16.1 seconds at 85 mph, set by the 1985 Hatchback Coupe. Across all 7 tests, the model averages 17.11 seconds in the quarter-mile at 80.9 mph. That lines up with the car's overall average 0-60 mph time of 9.41 seconds.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
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 Toyota Celica Supra can do, not a single marketing claim.
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