# Futuristic Stunt Vehicles This Self-Driving, Drifting DeLorean Car is Based on Back to the Future By Charlotte Joyce Kidd | Published 2015-10-21 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delorean-car References: [laughingsquid](http://laughingsquid.com/marty-a-self-driving-drifting-delorean-built-by-stanford-that-was-inspired-by-back-to-the-future/) & [news.stanford.edu](http://news.stanford.edu/news/2015/october/marty-autonomous-delorean-102015) Researchers at [Stanford University](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gr-supra) have created an incredible, futuristic [DeLorean](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delorean-omega-2040-concept) car just in time for Back to the Future day. It can't actually travel backwards or forwards in time, but it can travel sideways, in swirls and in pretty much any other direction in the present moment. The Stanford DeLorean car is a [self-driving vehicle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tensor-robocar) designed to study the behavior of typical cars in dangerous situations. The DeLorean car can be put through stunt-like drifts and skids much more extreme than anything that would be attempted with a human in the driver's seat. Back to the Future Day has evolved into a day of celebration of all of humanity's high-tech accomplishments and the many ways that we have met and surpassed the past's expectations of the future. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Self-driving Vehicles:** Creating self-driving vehicles that can handle dangerous situations can revolutionize transportation safety. - **Futuristic Car Designs:** Developing innovative car designs that can perform extreme stunts can attract consumers looking for unique driving experiences. - **Celebration of High-tech Accomplishments:** Utilizing Back to the Future Day as a platform to showcase and celebrate advancements in technology. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can explore the potential of self-driving vehicles and futuristic car designs to stay competitive. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can incorporate futuristic stunt vehicles in movies, TV shows, and virtual reality experiences for thrilling entertainment options. - **Technology:** The technology industry can contribute to the development and improvement of self-driving vehicle technology to enhance transportation systems. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro-Futuristic Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delorean-cyberpunk-concept.md) - [80s-Inspired Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delorean-e.md) - [Post-Apocalyptic Off-Road Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delorean-omega-2040-concept.md) - [Electric Gull-Winged Door Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delorean-alpha5.md) - [Movie-Inspired Gullwing EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delorean-motor-company.md) - [80s-Honoring Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modeljzd.md) - [Automated Vehicle Maneuverability Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-drifting.md) - [AI-Designed Drift Sequences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gr-supra.md) - [Autonomous Tandem Drift Sequences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tandem-drift-sequence.md)