Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Premium Coupe
Production years: 1981, 1982, 1983
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Sure, you know it. The famous Steven Spielberg’s “Back to the Future” trilogy made it to be recognized all around the world. Of course, it was not a home-made time machine, but a sports car manufactured by the DeLorean Motor Company between 1981 and 1983 in Ireland.
Despite its look that gave the impression of a powerful car, it actually lacked power and overall performance. And it was not a cheap car!
The DMC-12 had the famous gullwing doors, borrowed from the Mercedes 300 SL. It was equipped with a rear-mounted engine rated at 130 hp (a 2.85-liter V6) and a torque of 153 lb.-ft. The engine was developed by the Peugeot-Renault-Volvo company, as well as the 5-speed manual transmission.
The DeLorean could sprint from 0 to 97 kph in 8.8 seconds with the manual transmission and in 10.5 seconds with the automatic gearbox. The car’s top speed was rated at 175 km/h. Doesn’t sound like a performant sports car, right?
The first produced models suffered from mechanical issues as well as poor build quality. The units needed hundreds of hours of work before being shipped to the dealers for deliveries. The issues were resolved by 1982.
Upon the DeLorean’s release, its price was around $25,000 – and keep in mind that this was in 1981. An equivalent for 2019 was around $70,000.
DeLorean DMC-12 1981, 1982, 1983
- 2.6L V6 5MT (145 HP)
- 2.8L V6 3AT (132 HP)
- 2.8L V6 5MT (132 HP)
DeLorean DMC-12
2.6L V6 5MT (145 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.6L V6 5MT (145 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | V6 |
| Displacement: | 2849 cm3 |
| Power: | 106.6 KW @ 5500 RPM 145 HP @ 5500 RPM 143 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
| Torque: | 166 lb-ft @ 2750 RPM 225 Nm @ 2750 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 13.7 gallons (51.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 130 mph (209 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 195/60HR-14 || 235/60HR-15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 168.1 in (4270 mm) |
| Width: | 72.8 in (1849 mm) |
| Height: | 46.1 in (1171 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 65.4/62.6 in (1,661/1,590 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 94.8 in (2408 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 14 cuFT (396 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| Combined: | 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 266 g/km |
DeLorean DMC-12
2.8L V6 3AT (132 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.8L V6 3AT (132 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | V6 |
| Displacement: | 2849 cm3 |
| Power: | 96.9 KW @ 5500 RPM 132 HP @ 5500 RPM 130 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
| Torque: | 153 lb-ft @ 2750 RPM 207 Nm @ 2750 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 13.7 gallons (51.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 130 mph (209 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 3-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 195/60HR-14 || 235/60HR-15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 168.1 in (4270 mm) |
| Width: | 72.8 in (1849 mm) |
| Height: | 46.1 in (1171 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 65.4/62.6 in (1,661/1,590 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 94.8 in (2408 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 14 cuFT (396 L) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| Combined: | 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 266 g/km |
DeLorean DMC-12
2.8L V6 5MT (132 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.8L V6 5MT (132 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | V6 |
| Displacement: | 2849 cm3 |
| Power: | 96.9 KW @ 5500 RPM 132 HP @ 5500 RPM 130 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
| Torque: | 153 lb-ft @ 2750 RPM 207 Nm @ 2750 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 13.7 gallons (51.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 130 mph (209 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 195/60HR-14 || 235/60HR-15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 168.1 in (4270 mm) |
| Width: | 72.8 in (1849 mm) |
| Height: | 46.1 in (1171 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 65.4/62.6 in (1,661/1,590 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 94.8 in (2408 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 14 cuFT (396 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 2718 lbs (1233 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 3243 lbs (1471 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| Combined: | 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 266 g/km |