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Fastest American cars 0-60 times
American performance now includes electric sedans, electric pickups, Corvettes, muscle cars, super SUVs, and high-output trucks.
What this comparison shows
Use this shortlist to scan fastest american cars 0-60 times across sedan, sports car, suv, truck with ev, gas, hybrid. It is most useful as a starting point before opening the full comparison table.
This page is intentionally narrow: it compares the current 0-60 mph rows in the 0-60 Battle database, keeps the source type visible, and links each row back to the original source. It is a fast screening page, not a replacement for a full road test or manufacturer specification sheet.
| # | Vehicle | 0-60 | Body | Power | Drive | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lucid Air Sapphire2025 Tri-motor AWD | 1.89 sec | Sedan | EV | AWD | Manufacturer claim - Lucid |
| 2 | Tesla Model S Plaid2025 Tri-motor AWD | 1.99 sec | Sedan | EV | AWD | Manufacturer claim - Tesla |
| 3 | Chevrolet Corvette ZR12025 RWD | 2.2 sec | Sports car | Gas | RWD | Tested - Car and Driver |
| 4 | Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray2025 AWD hybrid | 2.5 sec | Sports car | Hybrid | AWD | Manufacturer claim - Chevrolet |
| 5 | Tesla Model X Plaid2024 Tri-motor AWD | 2.5 sec | SUV | EV | AWD | Manufacturer claim - Car and Driver |
| 6 | Rivian R1T2026 Quad-Motor Max Pack | 2.6 sec | Truck | EV | AWD | Tested - Car and Driver |
| 7 | Tesla Cybertruck Cyberbeast2024 Tri-motor AWD | 2.6 sec | Truck | EV | AWD | Tested - Car and Driver |
| 8 | Chevrolet Corvette Stingray2025 Z51 | 2.8 sec | Sports car | Gas | RWD | Tested - Car and Driver |
| 9 | Ford Mustang GTD2025 Performance package | 2.8 sec | Sports car | Gas | RWD | Tested - Car and Driver |
| 10 | Rivian R1S2025 Tri-Motor | 2.8 sec | SUV | EV | AWD | Tested - Car and Driver |
| 11 | Tesla Model 3 Performance2024 Dual-motor AWD | 2.9 sec | Sedan | EV | AWD | Manufacturer claim - Car and Driver |
| 12 | Dodge Charger Daytona2025 Scat Pack EV | 3.3 sec | Sports car | EV | AWD | Tested - Car and Driver |
| 13 | Ford Mustang Mach-E GT2025 Performance Upgrade | 3.3 sec | SUV | EV | AWD | Manufacturer claim - Ford |
| 14 | GMC Hummer EV Pickup2025 3X | 3.3 sec | Truck | EV | AWD | Tested - Car and Driver |
Quick take
The fastest American entries lean heavily on EV torque and high-output V8 performance, but the practical tradeoffs are very different by body style.
Source notes
Rows on this page include 8 tested entries, 6 manufacturer claims. Tested numbers usually carry the most context, but even a tested result can shift with tires, weather, road surface, battery state, fuel level, and launch procedure.
If two vehicles are within a few tenths of a second, treat them as close for everyday use unless the same publication tested both under similar conditions. A small 0-60 gap can be less important than braking, range, cargo space, tire cost, towing, fuel economy, or how easy the quick trim is to buy.
How to read these numbers
0-60 mph times can change with tire, temperature, state of charge, launch-control mode, surface, altitude, and whether rollout is included. This page is meant for quick comparison, with source links included so you can verify the exact trim and test method.
- Use the Source column to separate instrumented tests from manufacturer claims.
- Use the Body and Power columns to avoid comparing vehicles with totally different jobs.
- Open the full table if you need filters for make, origin, model year, or maximum 0-60 time.
0-60 ranking FAQ
Why can 0-60 times vary by source?
0-60 mph results can vary by trim, tire, battery state, weather, road surface, launch-control setup, and whether the test includes rollout.
Should I use 0-60 mph as the only buying metric?
No. It is useful for quick acceleration comparison, but shoppers should also compare braking, handling, range, fuel economy, cargo space, reliability, and price.