Car and Driver Test Results
(March 1982)
acceleration, sec.

zero to 30mph

2.7

40 mph

4.1

50 mph

6.1

60 mph

8.1

70 mph

10.8

80 mph

14.2

90 mph

18.3

100 mph

23.5

standing 1/4-mile

15.9 @ 85 mph.

top speed, mph

125
top-gear passing time, sec

 30-50 mph

3.9

50-70 mph

5.6

braking, 70-0 mph, ft.

194

modulation

good

fade

moderate

front-rear balance

good

roadholding, 200 ft-dia skidpad, g

0.82

maneuverability 1000ft slalom, mph

58.5
coast-down measurements,
hp @ 50 mph

road horsepower

14.5

friction and tire losses

7.5

aerodynamic drag

7.0
fuel economy, mpg

EPA city driving

15

 150 mile trip

17

 C/D observed

14

 25 mile Ortega Highway road-course speed, mph

82.4

 2.5 mile Willow Springs race-course speed, mph

84.0