Fastest Datsun cars in quarter mile
Top 10 Datsun cars in 1/4 mile drag race. Updated July 2025.
The 1/4 mile time is global benchmark for distance-based acceleration. Originally used in United States as standard distance for drag racing, the 1/4 mile now enjoys recognition worldwide with German, French and Italian automotive press using it in instrumented testing.
The quarter mile drag race puts equal emphasis on traction and high speed "pull", with terminal velocities often exceeding 140 mph for fastest supercars.
Quarter mile is also short enough to suit lightweight sportscars which would get caught by heavier but more powerful cars over longer distance.
| # | make & model | Time @ mph▼ | Image |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 1981 Datsun 280-ZX Turbo | 15.4 @ 90 |  |
| 2. | 1981 Datsun 280 ZX | 16.7 |  |
| 3. | 1968 Datsun Sports 2000 | 17.0 @ 81 |  |
| 4. | 1970 Datsun 240Z | 17.1 @ 84 |  |
| 5. | 1979 Datsun 280-ZX | 17.3 @ 82 |  |
| 6. | 1981 Datsun Maxima | 17.5 @ 79 |  |
| 7. | 1979 Datsun 810 Hardtop (120 PS) | 18.7 @ 76 |  |
| 8. | 1979 Datsun 510 2.0 | 19.0 @ 72 |  |
| 9. | 1967 Datsun 1600 | 21.5 @ 62 |  |
| 10. | 1960 Datsun Bluebird 1200 Station Wagon | 24.0 @ 57 |  |
Sources
FastestLaps.com (1, 5), Auto Motor und Sport (2), Car & Driver (3, 6, 8), Road & Track (4, 7, 10), Car Life (9)
List authored by Christian Zelcs. Last updated on 07/08/2025, last addition - Datsun 510 2.0.
