1981 DeLorean DMC-12

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Rank: #4

Class: Mellow Cars

0-60 Time: 10.5 seconds

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The top 10 fastest cars are lined up from fastest to slowest by their 0 to 60 times. We bring you this list of Mellow Cars based on the best estimates from trusted sources, including Car & Driver, Motor Trend, Road & Track and more.

Ranked at #4, the 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 races 0-60 mph in 10.5 seconds. Sports cars that fall within this range of acceleration are categorized as Mellow Cars.

It falls behind the #3 ranked 1981 BMW 733i by 0.2 seconds and pulls ahead of the #5 ranked 1981 Jaguar XJ6 Series III by 0.1 seconds.

Before getting in the driver's seat of one of these cars and punching the gas, you should know where you stand. In a race from 0-60 mph between 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 vs. 1981 Jaguar XJ6 Series III, you would WIN by 0.1 seconds!

If you are thinking about going head to head with another DeLorean, make sure you know your competition. Find out where your car ranks against the top 10 fastest cars from 1981.

Vehicle information

Year: 1981

Make: DeLorean

Model: DMC-12

Engine: V-6

Horsepower: 130

Torque: 162

Transmission:

Curb Weight: 2840

City MPG:

Highway MPG:

MSRP: $25,000

Performance statistics

Tags:

Class: Mellow Cars

Rank: #78

Best 0-60 Time: 10.5 seconds

Best ¼ Mile: 17.9 seconds

@ speed: 76.5 mph

Best Top Speed: 109.0 mph

Best Skid Pad: 0.8 G

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