The Delorean DMC 12 would have been an international success if the Delorean automobile manufacturer did not go bankrupt, with production of this car ending before the first film was released. During its production, 9,000 Delorean DMC 12s were produced, and as such, their rarity has made them much sought after. 

Aesthetically the Delorean DMC 12 was visually pleasing, and its performance features were solid. Yet, it failed to hit the mark and do better than its competitors in the sports car arena. Still, this vehicle shouldn’t be dismissed based solely on this. 

The Delorean DMC 12 models were equipped with a 2.85-liter engine that was capable of producing a horsepower rating of 130. Additionally, it had a top speed of 110 mph, and it could reach 60 mph in 9.5 seconds 

18. Pontiac GTO

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The Pontiac GTO wasn’t in production for very long but took the world by storm in 1964. Its striking appearance and impressive horsepower are partly why it is still a favorite muscle car amongst many. Additionally, in 1968 the Pontiac GTO was selected as the “Motor Trend Car of the Year.”

Interestingly, the Pontiac GTO is often attributed to being the muscle car that popularized the muscle car segment during the 1960s. Shortly after the Pontiac GTO was released, the four domestic automakers began offering numerous competing models to try and remain relevant and ahead of the game. 

Still, the Pontiac GTO outshined many of them because of its aggressively appealing aesthetic and performance capabilities. For example, some of the 1964 Pontiac GTOs were equipped with a 6.4-liter V8 engine capable of producing a horsepower rating of 325. These models could reach 62 mph in 6.9 seconds, and they had a top speed of 122 mph.