Verified Performance Tests Updated May 2026 · 4 recorded runs

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 Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested Toyota Cressida is the 1983 Toyota Cressida Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 8.7 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 10.5 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 8.7sec 1983 Sedan
Average 0–60 9.55sec Across 4 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 16.98sec @ 80.8 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 10.5sec 1985 Sedan
1989 Toyota Cressida

Across 4 verified runs, the Toyota Cressida ranges from 8.7 to 10.5 seconds 0–60, with a 9.55-second average.

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Toyota Cressida 0–60 times by model year

4 tests · 4 years

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
8.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.70s ¼ mi @ 84.0 mph
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
MPG EPA
17 C / 22 H / 19 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#2 of 4
1989 Toyota Cressida Sedan

1985

Toyota Cressida · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 10.50 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 17.10 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#04
1985 Toyota Cressida Sedan
10.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.10s ¼ mi @ 80.0 mph
0–60 mph
10.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.10 sec
Trap Speed
80.0 mph
Engine
2.8L I-6
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
17 C / 22 H / 25 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#4 of 4
1985 Toyota Cressida Sedan

1983

Toyota Cressida · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 8.70 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 16.60 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#01
1983 Toyota Cressida Sedan
8.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.60s ¼ mi @ 82.0 mph
0–60 mph
8.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.60 sec
Trap Speed
82.0 mph
Engine
2.8L I-6
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
5M
MPG EPA
22 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#1 of 4
1983 Toyota Cressida Sedan

1981

Toyota Cressida · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 10.20 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 17.50 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#03
1981 Toyota Cressida Sedan
10.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.50s ¼ mi @ 77.0 mph
0–60 mph
10.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.50 sec
Trap Speed
77.0 mph
Engine
2.8L I-6
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
19 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#3 of 4
1981 Toyota Cressida Sedan

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 faster
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Toyota Cressida performance FAQs

6 questions
The quickest Toyota Cressida on record is the 1983 Toyota Cressida Sedan, which runs 0–60 mph in 8.7 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 16.60 seconds at 82.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Toyota Cressida is the 1985 Toyota Cressida Sedan, which takes 10.5 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 17.10 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 4 verified runs, a Toyota Cressida reaches 60 mph in 9.55 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 16.98 seconds at roughly 80.8 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 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 Toyota Cressida can do, not a single marketing claim.

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