Few cars in gaming history are as iconic as the DeLorean DMC-12, and its inclusion in Burnout Paradise remains one of the game's most celebrated Easter eggs. While it is officially licensed as a standard DeLorean, everyone knows it by a different name: The Time Machine.
Alex sat behind the wheel, the engine humming with a low-frequency vibration that felt less like a motor and more like a heartbeat. He wasn't here for the Takedown challenges or the stunt runs. He was here for the rumor: the "Ghost Frame." They said if you hit 88 miles per hour through the old Navy Pier at exactly midnight, the world wouldn't just blur—it would break.
Looking to travel through time in Paradise City? The DeLorean, known in-game as the , is one of the four "Legendary Cars" available in Burnout Paradise Remastered . burnout paradise delorean
What truly set the Jansen 88 P12 apart from every other car in the game was its special ability. By clicking the L3 button (or the assigned key on PC/Xbox), the wheels flip horizontally, and the car enters . Why Hover?
The neon lights of Paradise City didn't just glow; they bled into the asphalt, reflecting off the chrome of the P12 88 Special like digital rain. Few cars in gaming history are as iconic
In the neon-soaked streets of Paradise City, where high-octane crashes and breakneck speeds are the norm, one vehicle stands out as a shimmering icon of 80s nostalgia and cinematic flair: the Jansen 88 P12. Better known to fans as the "Burnout Paradise DeLorean," this car is more than just a tribute to Back to the Future ; it is one of the most unique and functional pieces of DLC ever added to a racing game. The Legend of the Jansen 88 P12
Here’s why hunting down the (the game’s not-so-subtle tribute) is still one of the coolest Easter eggs in racing history. He wasn't here for the Takedown challenges or the stunt runs
There’s a unique charm to driving a pop culture icon in a game that doesn’t take itself seriously. Burnout isn’t a sim. It’s about chaos, style, and that one perfect drift that lasts three city blocks. The DeLorean fits right in.
Released as part of the Legendary Cars Pack in 2009, the Jansen 88 P12 was a direct love letter to the DMC-12. While licensing restrictions meant it couldn't officially carry the DeLorean name, the design left nothing to the imagination. From the brushed stainless steel finish to the gull-wing doors and the experimental tech strapped to the rear, it captured the "out of time" aesthetic perfectly. Key Specs and Performance