Toyota Cressida 0–60 Times
The Toyota Cressida 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 MotorWeek and more.
The fastest tested Toyota Cressida is the 1983 Toyota Cressida Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 8.70 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 16.60 seconds at 82.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested Toyota Cressida is the 1985 Toyota Cressida Sedan, which took 10.50 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 17.10 seconds at 80.0 mph, according to Motor Week.
Out of all the Toyota Cressida tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 9.55 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 16.98 seconds at 80.75 mph.
Fastest 0–60
8.70sec
1983 Sedan · stock
Average 0–60
9.55sec
Across 4 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
16.98sec
@ 80.8 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
10.50sec
1985 Sedan
Across 4 verified runs, the Toyota Cressida ranges from 8.70 to 10.50 seconds 0–60, with a 9.55-second average.
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Toyota Cressida Performance Overview
Toyota’s rear-drive Cressida was sold from 1981 to 1989 in the U.S. market, and across 4 verified tests it traces a compact performance arc from early-six smoothness to its quickest late-series form. In X60 form (1981–1984), output ranged from 116 to 145 hp from naturally aspirated 5M-E and 5M-GE inline-sixes. The earliest tested 1981 Sedan reached 60 mph in 10.2 seconds, then the 1983 Sedan cut that to 8.7 seconds and ran the quarter-mile in 16.6 seconds at 82 mph, the quickest recorded pass in the available data.
The X70 generation (1985–1988) retained the naturally aspirated gasoline 5M-GE, but the single tested 1985 Sedan posted a slower 10.5-second 0-60 time, marking a mid-cycle dip in recorded straight-line pace. By the final U.S. production year, the X80 era arrived with the 190-hp 7M-GE. The tested 1989 Sedan returned the car to quicker territory with a 8.8-second 0-60 run. That leaves the Cressida’s measured history spanning 1981 to 1989 as exclusively gasoline and naturally aspirated, ending with its strongest later-generation result just a tenth behind the all-time best test.
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Toyota Cressida 0–60 Times by Generation: X60 to X80
3 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X80 | 1989–1992 | 8.80s | 8.80s — 1989 Sedan | 1 | The X80 generation (1989–1992) averaged 8.80 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 1989 Sedan at 8.80 seconds. Output was 190 hp across 3.0L I-6 configurations. |
| X70 | 1985–1988 | 10.50s | 10.50s — 1985 Sedan | 1 | The X70 generation (1985–1988) averaged 10.50 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 1985 Sedan at 10.50 seconds. Output was 116 hp across 2.8L I-6 configurations. |
| X60 | 1981–1984 | 9.45s | 8.70s — 1983 Sedan | 2 | The X60 generation (1981–1984) averaged 9.45 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 1983 Sedan at 8.70 seconds. Output ranged from 116 to 145 hp across 2.8L I-6 configurations. |
X80
1989–1992
Avg 0–60
8.80s
Fastest
8.80s
Tests
1
1989 Sedan
The X80 generation (1989–1992) averaged 8.80 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 1989 Sedan at 8.80 seconds. Output was 190 hp across 3.0L I-6 configurations.
X70
1985–1988
Avg 0–60
10.50s
Fastest
10.50s
Tests
1
1985 Sedan
The X70 generation (1985–1988) averaged 10.50 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 1985 Sedan at 10.50 seconds. Output was 116 hp across 2.8L I-6 configurations.
X60
1981–1984
Avg 0–60
9.45s
Fastest
8.70s
Tests
2
1983 Sedan
The X60 generation (1981–1984) averaged 9.45 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 1983 Sedan at 8.70 seconds. Output ranged from 116 to 145 hp across 2.8L I-6 configurations.
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Toyota Cressida 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
4 tests · 4 years
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1989 Toyota Cressida
1 verified run
Avg 0–60
8.80
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
16.70
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#02
1989 Toyota Cressida Sedan
8.80sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.70s
¼ mi @ 84.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 8.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.70 sec
- Trap Speed
- 84.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L I-6
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 4A
- Horsepower
- 190 hp
- Torque
- 185 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,450 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 18.2 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 22 H / 19 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- MotorWeek
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 4
How we verify Toyota Cressida 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 Cressida trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Toyota Cressida 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
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Toyota Cressida performance FAQs
10 questions
The 1989 Toyota Cressida does 0-60 mph in 8.8 seconds in stock form. Its recorded quarter-mile is 16.7 seconds at 84 mph. That test car used a 190-hp 7M-GE naturally aspirated inline-six, rear-wheel drive, and a curb weight of 3,450 pounds.
The quickest Toyota Cressida on record is the 1983 Sedan, reaching 60 mph in 8.7 seconds. It also owns the best quarter-mile result for the model at 16.6 seconds with an 82-mph trap speed. Across all 4 verified Cressida tests, that 1983 run remains the benchmark.
The fastest stock Toyota Cressida is also the overall fastest one on record: the 1983 Sedan at 8.7 seconds from 0-60 mph. There are no modified examples in the current records, so the quickest stock result and quickest overall result are the same car.
Across 4 Toyota Cressida Sedan tests, the average 0-60 mph time is 9.55 seconds. The quickest Sedan run is 8.7 seconds, while the slowest recorded Sedan reaches 60 mph in 10.5 seconds. Every verified Cressida performance result currently on record is for the Sedan body style.
The X80 Toyota Cressida, sold from 1989 to 1992, posts an 8.8-second 0-60 mph time in recorded testing. That makes it the quickest generation average on record. The fastest verified X80 example is the 1989 Sedan, and the generation currently has 1 documented performance test.
The X70 Toyota Cressida, produced from 1985 to 1988, has a recorded 0-60 mph time of 10.5 seconds. Its current generation average is also 10.5 seconds because 1 verified test is on record. The fastest X70 example listed is the 1985 Sedan.
The X60 Toyota Cressida, built from 1981 to 1984, averages 9.45 seconds from 0-60 mph across 2 verified tests. Its quickest recorded run is 8.7 seconds by the 1983 Sedan. Power for recorded X60 examples ranges from 116 to 145 horsepower, all naturally aspirated gasoline models.
The fastest Toyota Cressida generation on record is the X80. It posts an average 0-60 mph time of 8.8 seconds, ahead of the X60 at 9.45 seconds and the X70 at 10.5 seconds. The X80 result comes from the 1989 Sedan, which is the only verified X80 test currently logged.
Yes. The 1989 Toyota Cressida reaches 60 mph in 8.8 seconds, while the 1985 Cressida does it in 10.5 seconds. That gives the 1989 car a 1.7-second advantage to 60 mph. The 1989 model also runs the quarter-mile in 16.7 seconds at 84 mph.
The fastest Toyota Cressida quarter-mile on record is 16.6 seconds at 82 mph, set by the 1983 Sedan. Across all 4 verified tests, the average quarter-mile is 16.98 seconds at 80.8 mph. For the 1989 Cressida specifically, the recorded quarter-mile is 16.7 seconds at 84 mph.
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 Toyota Cressida can do, not a single marketing claim.
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