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DeLorean DMC-12 0-60 Times and 1/4 Mile Times

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These are the latest DeLorean DMC-12 0-60 times and 1/4 mile times taken from reputable car magazine sources such as Car and Driver, MotorTrend and Road & Track. There are many reasons why 0-60 times and 1/4 mile times can vary including the driver, weather conditions, wear and tear on the vehicle during test, and more. By giving you a list of all the DeLorean DMC-12 0-60 times and quarter mile times, you can get a general idea of what performance numbers are achievable with DeLorean DMC-12 for all model years available in our database.

Fastest, Slowest, and Average DeLorean DMC-12 0-60 Times

The fastest tested DeLorean DMC-12 is 1982 DeLorean DMC-12 Coupe, which was able to go from 0 to 60 mph in 9.5 seconds. It was able to reach the 1/4 mile in 17 seconds at 79 , according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested DeLorean DMC-12 is 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 Back To The Future Time Machine Coupe, which was able to go from 0 to 60 mph in 14.1 seconds. It was able to reach the 1/4 mile in 19.4 seconds at 70 , according to Car and Driver.

Out of all the DeLorean DMC-12 tests in our database, the average 0 to 60 mph time is 11.02 seconds. The average quarter mile time for all the tests is 17.98 seconds at 75.73 mph.

DeLorean DMC-12 0-60 times and quarter mile times

Average DeLorean DMC-12 0-60 and 1/4 Mile Times Per Year

Year
0-60 Times
1/4 Mile Times
1982
9.99 sec
17.50 sec
1981
14.10 sec
19.40 sec

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1982 DeLorean DMC-12

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
Coupe
Engine
2.85L V6
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
5M
0-60
9.5 sec
1/4 Mile
17 sec @   79
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
--/--/18  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
Coupe
Engine
2.85L V6
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
5M
0-60
9.98 sec
1/4 Mile
17.61 sec @   77.4
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
--/--/26.8  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
Coupe
Engine
2.85L V6
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
5M
0-60
10.5 sec
1/4 Mile
17.9 sec @   76.5
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
--/--/--  mpg
Source
Road & Track

1981 DeLorean DMC-12

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
Back To The Future Time Machine Coupe
Engine
2.85L V6
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
3A
0-60
14.1 sec
1/4 Mile
19.4 sec @   70
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
--/--/--  mpg
Source
Car and Driver

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