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De Lorean DMC-12

Bodywork

type 2S FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 91.00 mm × 73.00 mm 3.58 in × 2.87 in
Cylinders V-6
Displace 2.8 litre 2849 cc (173.857 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 12 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 8.80:1
Fuel system Bo K-Jetronic fuel inj.
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 9.60 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 209 km/h (130 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 104.5 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 913 kPa (132.4 psi)
Specific torque 72.66 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 4
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.25
Unitary capacity 474.83 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2408 mm
wheelbase 94.8 in
Length (milimeters) 4270 mm
Length (inches) 168.1 in
Width (milimeters) 1850 mm
Width (inches) 72.8 in
Height (milimeters) 1170 mm
Height (inches) 46.1 in
L:W ratio 1.77
Ground clearance (milimeters) 140 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 5.5 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1244 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2743 lb
Weight distribuiton 38.00 %
Fuel capacity (litres) 51 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 11.2 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 13.5 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Rear
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock 2.650
Turning circle 10.70 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Di-S
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 0.82
Final drive ratio 3.44

General information

RAC rating 30.8
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1981 De Lorean DMC-12 PDF Manual
DMC-12 picture
Designer Giugiaro
Year 1981

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