Vauxhall Cavalier 0–60 Times
- Fastest recorded 0–60
- 6.8s (Cavalier Turbo 4x4, 1994)
- Slowest recorded 0–60
- 12.9s (Cavalier GLS TD, 1993)
- BHP
- 60 – 201
- Torque
- 128.7Nm – 307.6Nm
- Top speed
- 100mph – 240mph
- Engine
- 1,297cc – 1,998cc
Recorded Cavalier 0–60 times range from 6.8 to 12.9 seconds.
Recorded BHP ranges from 60 to 201.
Recorded torque ranges from 128.7Nm to 307.6Nm.
Recorded top speed ranges from 100mph to 240mph.
Figures refer to variants present in our vehicle database, not every version of the model.



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| Variant | Year | Engine | BHP | Torque | 0–60 mph | Top Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavalier Turbo 4x4 | 1993–1994 | 1,998cc | 201 | 280Nm | 6.8s | 240mph |
| Cavalier L H/B | 1983 | 1,297cc | 75 | — | 7s | 100mph |
| Cavalier GSi 16v | 1991 | 1,998cc | 115 | 135.4Nm | 7.2s | — |
| Cavalier L | 1990–1991 | 1,598cc | 60 | 128.7Nm | 7.7s | 108mph |
| Cavalier CDX | 1995 | 1,998cc | 100 | 250.7Nm | 10.4s | 125mph |
| Cavalier Diplomat A | 1993 | 1,998cc | 85 | 135.4Nm | 10.4s | 120mph |
| Cavalier GLS | 1993 | 1,998cc | 114 | 170Nm | 10.4s | 123mph |
| Cavalier SRI 16v | 1993 | 1,998cc | 148 | 196Nm | 10.4s | 137mph |
| Cavalier GLS | 1994 | 1,796cc | 66 | 135.4Nm | 12s | 114mph |
| Cavalier Colorado | 1993 | 1,796cc | 66 | 196.5Nm | 12s | 110mph |
| Cavalier MotorSport | 1993 | 1,796cc | 89 | 145Nm | 12s | 114mph |
| Cavalier GLS TD | 1993 | 1,686cc | 60 | 135.4Nm | 12.9s | 109mph |