Fastest Pickup Trucks 0-60 Ranked

Trucks are the three best-selling vehicles in America, and they are now also some of its quickest. The 2026 Rivian R1T Quad Motor ran 0-60 mph in 2.6 seconds when Car and Driver tested it — a time the publication called the quickest pickup it had ever measured, quicker than a Porsche 911 GT3 RS. The 2027 Ram 1500 TRX returned from a two-year production hiatus with 777 horsepower and a manufacturer claim of 3.5 seconds. In between, the Tesla Cybertruck CyberBeast matches the Rivian off the line, and the Ford F-150 Raptor R holds the gas-truck benchmark at 3.6 seconds, confirmed by two major publications.

The table below shows tested times where available, and manufacturer claims where independent testing has not yet been published. Both numbers are shown — not averaged — so you can see the source of every figure.

Fastest Pickup Trucks Ranked — Verified Times

Test conditions note: Car and Driver and Motor Trend both test without a one-foot rollout credit. The Rivian, Cybertruck, and Raptor R times above reflect true standing-start measurements. The Ram TRX's manufacturer claim of 3.5 seconds uses launch control on a prepped (rubberized) surface; the 4.25-second figure was independently logged during a public-road first drive in July 2026.

The Pickup Truck Acceleration Arms Race

Full-size trucks crossed 600 horsepower, then 700, and now 1,000. The pace of escalation has been driven by two separate forces: electric motors delivering instant torque from zero RPM, and Ram's decision to return the TRX with 75 more horsepower than the outgoing model.

The dynamic matters beyond bragging rights. A truck with a 2.6-second 0-60 time has enough torque reserve to merge decisively at highway speeds under a full payload, maintain speed on a mountain grade while towing, and — for the enthusiast — pass a sports car on a canyon road with a crew of four on board. The Rivian R1T Quad weighs 6,987 lbs in this configuration. That it runs a 10-second quarter mile is genuinely counter-intuitive.

The TRX's return after a two-year hiatus (the previous generation 702 HP TRX was discontinued in 2024) resets the gas-truck performance ceiling. With 777 horsepower and 680 lb-ft of torque from a supercharged 6.2-liter V8, Ram is explicitly targeting buyers who want a truck that can both tow a boat and run mid-threes to 60. Whether that 3.5-second claim holds under independent test conditions is the central open question of 2026 truck performance coverage.

Electric vs. Gas — The Launch Physics Gap

The gap between electric and gas trucks at 0-60 is larger than horsepower numbers suggest. At zero RPM, the Rivian R1T Quad delivers 1,198 lb-ft of torque to the wheels. The Ram TRX's supercharged V8 produces 680 lb-ft — but that peak number requires the engine to be spinning, which means a gear change (or two) has already occurred before the gas truck reaches its own torque peak.

Electric motors hit maximum torque instantaneously. Gas engines build torque as revs rise, then shed it as they approach redline, with automatic transmission shifts interrupting the power delivery every few seconds. This is why the Rivian and Cybertruck are a full second quicker to 60 despite weighing as much or more than the gas competition.

The gap narrows above 60 mph. A high-revving supercharged V8 can sustain power through the top end of the speed range in ways that depend on battery state of charge for the electrics. A Ram TRX pulling a full charge burn in its batteries over a long highway run is not the same truck it was at the start — a condition that does not affect the gas trucks at all.

The Raptor R is the lightest truck on this list by over 1,000 lbs relative to the Rivian. At 5,500 lbs with 720 HP, it achieves the best power-to-weight ratio among the gas trucks — which explains why it consistently outperforms the TRX in real-world instrumented tests despite a horsepower disadvantage.

The 2027 Ram TRX: What Ram Claims vs. What Journalists Measured

Ram's claim: 3.5 seconds to 60 mph with launch control on a prepped surface. That would make the TRX the quickest gas truck ever built, and Ram has positioned it as such.

The real-world reality: a PickupTruckTalk first drive in July 2026 logged 4.25 seconds on a public road, under non-ideal conditions (ambient temperature not specified, surface not prepped). That is not a condemnation — first-drive tests on public roads are never the final word on a car's performance. The previous-generation TRX (702 HP, 2021–2024) was independently tested at approximately 4.0–4.5 seconds by Car and Driver and Motor Trend, depending on conditions. A truck with 75 additional horsepower should, in theory, post a quicker time — but that requires the controlled conditions Ram used.

The 12.2-second quarter-mile figure is Ram's own. No independent publication has tested the 2027 TRX on a drag strip as of this article's publication date. Treat it as a floor estimate until Car and Driver or Motor Trend runs an instrumented test.

What does this mean for the rankings? The TRX is listed at #4 — below the Raptor R — because the only verified independent time (4.25s) is slower. If Ram's 3.5-second claim holds up on a proper test strip, the TRX moves to #3 ahead of the Raptor R. Watch for independent track tests in Q3 2026.

How 0-60 Testing Works (and Why Manufacturer Numbers Are Optimistic)

Every manufacturer 0-60 figure should be read as "best-case scenario under controlled conditions." Those conditions typically include:

• Prepped surface: a rubber-coated drag strip provides 40–60% more grip than a clean road surface. Cold tires on a road surface spin briefly before hooking — that fraction of a second is the difference between 3.5s and 4.25s.
• Launch control: the truck's electronics manage throttle, torque split, and suspension preload at the driver's request. Launch control is not always available and requires activation before every run.
• Optimal temperature: tires, brakes, and battery (for EVs) all perform at a narrow temperature peak. A cold morning run on a truck that has not warmed up adds 0.2–0.5 seconds.
• Rollout: some manufacturers start their clock after the vehicle has moved one foot, effectively crediting the kinetic energy already built before timing begins. Car and Driver and Motor Trend do not use rollout, making their numbers more conservative.

The practical implication: a Ram TRX owner on a public road in real conditions should expect 3.8–4.3 seconds on a good day. A Rivian owner will see numbers very close to 2.6 seconds even under imperfect conditions, because electric drivetrain consistency is one of the key advantages of the format.

For context, GPS-timed real-world 0-60 runs routinely show a 15–25% gap between manufacturer claims and driver-measured results. Trucks are no exception.

Where the Fastest Trucks Rank Against Everything Else

The Rivian R1T Quad's 2.6-second 0-60 puts it in company that is not typically described as "truck territory." See how it compares against the fastest EVs ranked by 0-60:

The fastest truck, tested, is quicker than a Lamborghini Revuelto. That is the moment truck performance is in.

For comparison against the fastest SUVs by 0-60: the 812 HP Lamborghini Urus SE Performante claims 3.0 seconds, which would place it between the Raptor R and the TRX in the truck table above. Performance SUVs and performance trucks have reached genuine parity — and the truck buyers get a bed.

Measure Your Truck's Real 0-60 — Free on iPhone

Manufacturer test conditions are a one-time event under ideal parameters. Your truck's 0-60 time on your road, at your surface temperature, with your driving technique, is a different number.

FastTrack's GPS acceleration timer fuses GPS Doppler velocity with a 100 Hz accelerometer to deliver accuracy within ±0.02 seconds — the same class as a dedicated Dragy or RaceBox unit. No drag strip, no special surface, and no prepping required. A clear, straight road is enough for a repeatable result.

If you own a Raptor R, TRX, or Rivian R1T, run three consecutive pulls and average them. Surface temperature, wind, and slight variations in launch technique add scatter — three runs shows you the floor, ceiling, and typical. Compare your result against the table at the top of this article, and post it to the FastTrack leaderboards to see how your run stacks up against other truck owners.

FAQ

What is the fastest pickup truck to 60 mph in 2026?

The 2026 Rivian R1T Quad Motor Max Pack, tested at 2.6 seconds 0-60 by Car and Driver — the quickest pickup the publication has ever measured. It matches the Tesla Cybertruck CyberBeast's 0-60 but pulls ahead at the quarter-mile (10.6 seconds at 128 mph vs. 11.0 seconds for the Cybertruck).

Is the 2027 Ram TRX really 3.5 seconds to 60 mph?

Ram claims 3.5 seconds with launch control on a prepped surface. A July 2026 first-drive review independently logged 4.25 seconds on a public road under non-ideal conditions. Ram's figure is plausible on a rubberized drag strip in ideal weather, but real-world owners on public roads should expect 3.8–4.3 seconds. Independent track testing has not been published as of this article.

What is the fastest gas-powered pickup truck in 2026?

The 2026 Ford F-150 Raptor R, independently tested at 3.6 seconds 0-60 by both Car and Driver and Motor Trend, consistent across both publications. The 2027 Ram TRX claims 3.5 seconds — which would beat it — but that figure awaits verification by an independent publication on a controlled surface.

Why are electric trucks faster than gas trucks off the line?

Electric motors deliver 100% of their torque from zero RPM, with no gear shifts to interrupt the force. The Rivian R1T Quad generates 1,198 lb-ft at the wheels from a standstill — a figure no internal combustion engine can match at idle. Gas trucks close the gap at higher speeds but cannot overcome the launch physics at 0-60.

Does the Ram TRX or F-150 Raptor R run a faster quarter-mile?

The Ford F-150 Raptor R is the independently verified performer: tested at 12.0–12.1 seconds at 112 mph. Ram claims 12.2 seconds for the 2027 TRX, but no independent test has confirmed that on a drag strip as of publication. The Raptor R's lighter weight is the key differentiator at higher speeds.

Can I measure my truck's 0-60 time on my iPhone?

Yes. FastTrack uses GPS Doppler velocity fused with a 100 Hz accelerometer to measure 0-60 times accurate to ±0.02 seconds — the same accuracy class as a dedicated Dragy or RaceBox unit. No drag strip required; a clear straight road gives you a repeatable result.