Toyota Starlet 0–60 Times
The Toyota Starlet 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 Road & Track and more.
The fastest tested Toyota Starlet is the 1981 Toyota Starlet 3-door Hatchback, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 13.80 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 19.10 seconds at 68.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested Toyota Starlet is the 1981 Toyota Starlet 3-door Hatchback, which took 14.20 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 19.50 seconds at 68.0 mph, according to Road & Track.
Out of all the Toyota Starlet tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 14.00 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 19.30 seconds at 68.00 mph.
Fastest 0–60
13.80sec
1981 3-door Hatchback · stock
Average 0–60
14.00sec
Across 2 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
19.30sec
@ 68.0 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
14.20sec
1981 3-door Hatchback
Across 2 verified runs, the Toyota Starlet ranges from 13.80 to 14.20 seconds 0–60, with a 14.00-second average.
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Toyota Starlet 0–60 Times by Generation
1 generation| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P60 | 1978–1984 | 14.00s | 13.80s — 1981 3-door Hatchback | 2 | The P60 generation (1978–1984) averaged 14.00 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 1981 3-door Hatchback at 13.80 seconds. Output was 72 hp across 1.3L I-4 configurations. |
P60
1978–1984
Avg 0–60
14.00s
Fastest
13.80s
Tests
2
1981 3-door Hatchback
The P60 generation (1978–1984) averaged 14.00 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 1981 3-door Hatchback at 13.80 seconds. Output was 72 hp across 1.3L I-4 configurations.
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Toyota Starlet 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
2 tests · 1 year
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1981 Toyota Starlet
2 verified runs
Avg 0–60
14.00
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
19.30
sec
Recorded Tests
2
#01
1981 Toyota Starlet 3-door Hatchback
13.80sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
19.10s
¼ mi @ 68.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 13.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 19.10 sec
- Trap Speed
- 68.0 mph
- Engine
- 1.3L I-4
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 5M
- Horsepower
- 72 hp
- Torque
- 71 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 1,800 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 25.0 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 32 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 2
#02
1981 Toyota Starlet 3-door Hatchback
14.20sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
19.50s
¼ mi @ 68.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 14.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 19.50 sec
- Trap Speed
- 68.0 mph
- Engine
- 1.3L I-4
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 5M
- Horsepower
- 72 hp
- Torque
- 71 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 1,800 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 25.0 lbs/hp
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Road & Track
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 2
How we verify Toyota Starlet 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 Starlet trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Toyota Starlet 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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Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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Toyota Starlet performance FAQs
6 questions
The quickest Toyota Starlet on record is the 1981 Toyota Starlet 3-door Hatchback, which runs 0–60 mph in 13.80 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 19.10 seconds at 68.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Toyota Starlet is the 1981 Toyota Starlet 3-door Hatchback, which takes 14.20 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 19.50 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 2 verified runs, a Toyota Starlet reaches 60 mph in 14.00 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 19.30 seconds at roughly 68.0 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 Car and Driver and 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
Car and Driver
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 Starlet can do, not a single marketing claim.
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