De Lorean Dmc-12 2.9 V6 (145 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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De Lorean Dmc-12 2.9 V6 (145 Hp) /Coupe 1981 - 1982/

What is the body type of De Lorean Dmc-12?

Coupe, 2 Doors, 2 Seats

How fast is 1981 Dmc-12 2.9 V6 (145 Hp)?

210 km/h | 130 mph

What is the power output of De Lorean Dmc-12 Coupe 1981 2.9 V6 (145 Hp)?

145 Hp, 225 Nm
166 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of De Lorean Dmc-12 Coupe 1981 2.9 V6 (145 Hp)?

2.8 l
2849 cm³
173.86 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1981 De Lorean 2.9 V6 (145 Hp)?

6, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of De Lorean Dmc-12 Coupe 1981 2.9 V6 (145 Hp)?

Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1981 De Lorean Dmc-12 Coupe?

4267 mm
167.99 in.

What is the width of 1981 De Lorean Dmc-12 Coupe?

1989 mm
78.31 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1981 De Lorean Dmc-12 2.9 V6 (145 Hp)?

1233 kg
2718 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1981 De Lorean Dmc-12 2.9 V6 (145 Hp)?

1471 kg
3243 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1981 De Lorean Dmc-12 Coupe?

396 l
14 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1981 De Lorean Dmc-12 2.9 V6 (145 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

De Lorean

Model

Dmc-12

Generation

Dmc-12

Modification (Engine)

2.9 V6 (145 Hp)

Start of production

1981

End of production

1982

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Maximum speed

210 km/h 130 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

8.5 kg/Hp, 117.6 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5.5 kg/Nm, 182.5 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

145 Hp @ 5500 rpm.

Power per litre

50.9 Hp/l

Torque

225 Nm @ 2750 rpm. 166 lb.-ft. @ 2750 rpm.

Engine layout

Rear, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

ZMJ-159

Engine displacement

2849 cm³ 173.86 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

91 mm 3.58 in.

Piston Stroke

73 mm 2.87 in.

Compression ratio

8.8:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Engine oil capacity

6.5 l 6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

11 l 11.62 US qt | 9.68 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1233 kg 2718 lbs.

Max. weight

1471 kg 3243 lbs.

Max load

238 kg 525 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

396 l 14 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

52 l 13.74 US gal | 11.44 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

4267 mm 167.99 in.

Width

1989 mm 78.31 in.

Height

1140 mm 44.88 in.

Wheelbase

2408 mm 94.8 in.

Front track

1590 mm 62.6 in.

Rear (Back) track

1588 mm 62.52 in.

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.34

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

12.8 m 41.99 ft.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

5 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Independent multi-link suspension

Rear suspension

Independent multi-link suspension

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Disc

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Tire size

195/60 R14; 235/60 R15

Wheel rim size

14; 15

Specs of De Lorean Dmc-12 2.9 V6 (145 Hp) /1981, 1982/