In the July 2007 issue of
Car and Driver, the magazine compared the 0-60 mph and 1/4 mile times of 5 famous Hollywood cars. See if you can guess which one came out on top.
Starky and Hutch Ford Gran Torino
Back to the Future De Lorean
Mad Max Ford Falcon Interceptor
Dodge Charger General Lee
Original 1970s Batmobile
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In order (fastest to slowest):
1. General Lee (511 cu. in. Hemi, 550 hp./550 lb. ft. )- 0-60= 5.5 sec., 1/4= 13.9@107 mph. (Weight= 4,120 lbs.).
2. Starky and Hutch (360 cu. in., 435 hp./450 ft. lbs.)- 0-60= 5.6 sec., 1/4= 14.1@102 mph. (Weight= 4,040 lbs.).
3. Mad Max Ford Falcon (351 cu. in., 300 hp./380 ft. lbs.)- 0-60= 8.2 sec., 1/4= 16.3@85 mph. (Weight= 3,640 lbs.).
4.Batmobile (400 cu. in., 159 hp, 315 ft. lbs.)- 0-60= 13.9 sec., 1/4= 19.5@70 mph. (Weight= 4,020 lbs.). Note- 1979 smog motor. [X(]
5. De Lorean (174 cu.in., 130 hp./160 ft. lbs.)- 0-60 mph= 14.1 sec., 1/4= 19.4@70 mph.). (Weight= 3,420 lbs.). [:'(]
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