1981 DeLorean DMC-12 Specifications

Specifications

1981 1982 1983

Features

Engine Location :	Rear
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1981 - 1983
Body Designer :	Giorgetto Giugiaro
Price :	$25,000
Weight :	2840 lbs \| 1288.202 kg

Performance

0-60 mph :	8.5 seconds.
Top Speed :	130 mph \| 209.17 km/h

Engine & Transmission

V 6
Displacement :	2849 cc \| 173.9 cu in. \| 2.9 L.
Power :	130 BHP (95.68 KW) @ 5500 RPM
Torque :	166 Ft-Lbs (225 NM) @ 3000 RPM
Bore :	3.6 in \| 91 mm.
Stroke :	2.9 in \| 73 mm.
Compression :	8.8:1
Main Bearings :	4
Bosch L-Jetronic fuel injection

Transmission:
5 Manual

Production Figures

DMC-12 Production (1981-1983) :	8,583
1981 DeLorean DMC-12
Coupe 2 P :	7,409

Dimension(s)

Coupe

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Exterior
Body Designer :	Giorgetto Giugiaro
Seating Capacity :	2
Length :	168.0 in \| 4267 mm.
Width :	73.0 in \| 1854 mm.
Height :	46.0 in \| 1168 mm.
Wheelbase :	94.8 in \| 2408 mm.
Front Track :	65.4 in \| 1661 mm.
Rear Track :	62.7 in \| 1593 mm.

Handling

Suspension
Independent

Steering
Rack and Pinion
Turning Circle :	42.0 ft

Brakes
Front Brakes :	Disc, Ventilated
Rear Brakes :	Ventilated
Front Brake Size :	10.0 in \| 254 mm.
Rear Brake Size :	10.0 in \| 254 mm.

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	Front : 195/60HR14 Rear : 235/60HR15
Wheels :	Front : 14.0 x 6.0 IN Rear : 15.0 x 8.0 IN /

1981 Averages

Avg. Household Income :	$11,660
Avg. Home :	$96,240
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$1.25
Avg. Stamp :	$0

1981 DeLorean DMC-12 FAQs (show)

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Q: How fast is the 1981 DeLorean DMC-12? A: The 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 has a top speed of 130 mph.

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1981 DeLorean DMC-12? A: The 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 has a wheelbase size of 94.80 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1981 DeLorean DMC-12? A: The 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 has a length of 168.00 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1981 DeLorean DMC-12? A: The 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 has a width of 73.00 inches.

Q: How much did the 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 cost when new?A: The 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 had a base price of approximately $25,000 (USD).

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1981 DeLorean DMC-12? A: The 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 was a Coupe.

Q: What tires did the 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 have? A: The 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 had Front : 195/60HR14
Rear : 235/60HR15 tires.

Q: What type of wheels did the 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 have? A: The 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 had Front : 14.0 x 6.0 IN
Rear : 15.0 x 8.0 IN / wheels.

Q: How many DMC-12 were produced? A: DeLorean produced 8,583 examples of the DMC-12 from 1981 to 1983.

Q: What engine did the 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 have? A: The engine powering the 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 was a V 6 (2849 cc | 173.9 cu in. | 2.9 L.) with 130 BHP (95.68 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 166 Ft-Lbs (225 NM) @ 3000 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 have? A: The 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 had a 5 speed Manual gearbox.