1981 De Lorean DMC-12
Type 2S FHC (20)
Designer Giugiaro
Number of doors 2
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2408 mm 94.8 in
Track front 1660 mm 65.4 in
rear 1590 mm 62.6 in
Length 4270 mm 168.1 in
Width 1850 mm 72.8 in
Height 1170 mm 46.1 in
Ground clearance 140 mm 5.5 in
Kerb weight 1244 kg 2743 lb
Weight distribution
(Front) 38.00 %
Fuel capacity 51
litres 11.2
UK Gal 13.5
US Gal
Drag coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
engine
Code
Manufacturer PRV
Type V-6
SOHC
12 valves total
2 valves per cylinder
Main bearings 4
Construction
Bore × stroke 91.00mm × 73.00mm
3.58 in × 2.87 in
Bore/Stroke ratio 1.25
Displacement 2849 cc
(173.857 cu in)
Unitary capacity 474.83 cc/cylinder
Compression ratio 8.80:1
Fuel system Bo K-Jetronic fuel inj.
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic Converter N
Max. output
(SAEnet) 131.8 PS (130.0 bhp) (96.9 kW)
@5500 rpm
Max. torque
(SAEnet) 207.0 Nm (153 lbft) (21.1 kgm)
@2750 rpm
Maximum rpm
Coolant Water
Specific output 45.6 bhp/litre
0.75 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 72.66 Nm/litre
Note: A value of -1 means that
the car cannot attain that speed.
0-50mph (80 km/h)
0-60mph 9.60s
0-100km/h
0-100mph
80-120km/h
(50-70mph)
in top
0-Quarter-mile
0-Kilometre
Top speed 209 km/h
Fuel Consumption
CO2 Emissions
Power-to-weight 104.5 bhp/ton
chassis
Engine location Rear
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Steering rack & pinion
Turns
lock-to-lock 2.650
Turning circle 10.70 m
Suspension Front I.CS.
Rear I.TA.CS.
Wheels F/R /
Tyres F
Tyres R
Brakes F/R Di/Di-S
Brake ∅ F/R / mm
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Drive RWD
Top gear ratio 0.82
Final drive ratio 3.44
general
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