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De Lorean DMC-12 USA spec

The De Lorean DMC-12 USA spec reaches 60 mph in 9.84 s and covers a standing quarter mile in 17.75 s, tripping the lights at 82.3 mph. It clears the first 60 ft in 3.13 s and the eighth mile in 11.71 s.

Simulated, not measured — computed from published kerb mass, rated power, gearing and drivetrain, then fitted to this car’s own published acceleration figures. Dry asphalt, 20 °C, sea level, 1 ft rollout.

De Lorean DMC-12 USA spec Seat Ibiza 1.0 TSI 95 (Mk5)

Pick who it runs against, then watch it happen — and change the surface, the weather or the distance and run it again.

Down the strip

Standing start De Lorean DMC-12 USA spec
0–60 mph9.84 s
0–100 mph—
60 ft3.13 s
1/8 mile11.71 s
1/4 mile17.75 s
Trap speed82.3 mph

About the DMC-12 USA spec

The 1978 De Lorean DMC-12 USA spec is a rear-drive naturally aspirated car of 1,420 kg with 129 bhp, which works out at 91 bhp per tonne. Rear drive and 91 bhp per tonne make the launch the hard part of the run: 60 ft takes 3.13 s. Against the 2,929 cars in the set it is the 2,855th quickest to 60 mph, and the 2nd quickest of the 2 De Loreans here. Its 82.3 mph trap speed sits about where its 0-60 puts it, so it launches and pulls in roughly equal measure. The simulation is trimmed to 7 of 9 published acceleration figures for this car.

On paper

Specification De Lorean DMC-12 USA spec
Year1978
Power129 bhp
Kerb mass1,420 kg
Power to weight91 bhp/t
DrivetrainRear drive
Gears5
EngineNaturally aspirated
Top speed209 km/h

Similar cars

CarYear 0–601/4 mileTrapPower
Seat Ibiza 1.0 TSI 95 (Mk5)20179.87 s17.43 s78.8 mph94 bhp
Volkswagen Polo 1.0 TSI 9520229.92 s17.45 s78.8 mph94 bhp
Honda Fit Sport20099.63 s17.35 s80.3 mph117 bhp

Picked for a fair race, not just a matching 0-60: pace, power-to-weight and body shape all count, and at most one is from the same maker.

Questions

What is the De Lorean DMC-12 USA spec 0-60 time?
The De Lorean DMC-12 USA spec reaches 60 mph in 9.84 s, simulated on dry asphalt at 20 °C with a 1 ft rollout. That makes it the 2,855th quickest of the 2,929 cars in the set.
What is the De Lorean DMC-12 USA spec quarter mile time?
17.75 s at 82.3 mph. It reaches the eighth mile in 11.71 s and clears the first 60 ft in 3.13 s.
How much power does the De Lorean DMC-12 USA spec have?
129 bhp and 1,420 kg, which is 91 bhp per tonne. It is rear-drive, naturally aspirated, with 5 gears and a quoted top speed of 209 km/h.
What cars are comparable to the De Lorean DMC-12 USA spec?
Closest here on pace: Seat Ibiza 1.0 TSI 95 (Mk5) (9.87 s), Volkswagen Polo 1.0 TSI 95 (9.92 s), Honda Fit Sport (9.63 s). Each one can be raced against the De Lorean DMC-12 USA spec in the panel at the top of this page.
Are these real measured times?
No. Every figure on this page is produced by a physics simulation, not by a stopwatch at a drag strip. The De Lorean DMC-12 USA spec is modelled from its published kerb mass, rated power, drivetrain and gearing, then trimmed until it reproduces 7 of its 9 published acceleration figures. Conditions are the same for every car in the set: dry asphalt, 20 °C, sea level, 1 ft rollout.

Figures regenerated 2026-09-01. Every number on this page is computed by the simulator at build time, so the page and the app can never disagree.