1981 DeLorean Specs1981 (DMC-12) DMC DeLorean Specs & Performance
1981, 1982 (DMC-12)
Tech Specs Summary
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- 2.8 L V6
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- 127 mph
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- 9.5 seconds
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- 130 hp
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- 18.8 mpg
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- 2 Doors
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- 2 Seats
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- 14 ft3
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- 2,718 lbs
- Rear - RWD
Performance
- Top Speed
- 127 mph
- 0-62 mph
- 9.5 seconds
- 0-60 mph
- 9.2 seconds
- Power-to-Weight
- 20.9 lb/hp
- Power
- 130 hp
- Torque
- 153 lb·ft
Gas Mileage
- Combined
- 18.8 mpg
- Total Range
- 253 Miles
Gasoline Engine
- Capacity
- 2.8 Liter
- 173.9 in3
- Layout
- V6
- Aspiration
- Natural
- Peak Power
- 130 hp @ 5,500 RPM
- 132 ps @ 5,500 RPM
- Peak Torque
- 153 lb·ft @ 2,750 RPM
- 207 N·m @ 2,750 RPM
- Valvetrain
- SOHC
- Valves/Cylinder
- 2 (12v Total)
- Fuel Injection
- Multi-point
- Position
- Rear Engine
- Orientation
- Longitudinal
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel Tank Capacity
- 13.6 Gallons
More Engine Specs
- Compression Ratio
- 8.8:1
- Bore x Stroke
- 3.583 x 2.874 in
- Bore-Stroke Ratio
- 1.25:1
- Over-Square
- Specific Output
- 0.75 hp/in3
- Power/Cylinder
- 22 hp
- Cylinder Volume
- 29 in3
- BMEP
- 132.4 PSI
- 9.1 Bar
Drivetrain & Chassis
- Driven Wheels
- RWD
- Rear-wheel Drive
- Transmission (MT)
- 5 Speeds
- Transmission (AT)
- 3 Speeds
- Front Tyre Size
- 195/60R14
- Rear Tyre Size
- 235/60R15
- Front Suspension
- Double Wishbone
- Rear Suspension
- Multi-Link
- Front Brakes
- Solid Disc
- Rear Brakes
- Solid Disc
Dimensions & Practicality
- Body
- Sports Coupé
- Door Count
- 2
- Seat Count
- 2
- Luggage Space
- 14 ft3
- Turning Radius
- 35.1 ft
- Curb Weight
- 2,718 lbs
- Length
- 168 in
- Width
- 73 in
- Height
- 44.9 in
- Wheelbase
- 94.8 in
- Front Track
- 62.6 in
- Rear Track
- 62.5 in
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