Compare: De Lorean Dmc-12 1981 Coupe 145 Hp

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

Performance specs

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Maximum speed

210 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio

8.5 kg/Hp, 117.6 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5.5 kg/Nm, 182.5 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

145 Hp @ 5500 rpm.

Power per litre

50.9 Hp/l

Torque

225 Nm @ 2750 rpm.

Engine layout

Rear, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

ZMJ-159

Engine displacement

2849 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

91 mm

Piston Stroke

73 mm

Compression ratio

8.8

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Engine oil capacity

6.5 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

11 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1233 kg

Max. weight

1471 kg

Max load

238 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

396 l

Fuel tank capacity

52 l

Dimensions

Length

4267 mm

Width

1989 mm

Height

1140 mm

Wheelbase

2408 mm

Front track

1590 mm

Rear (Back) track

1588 mm

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.34

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

12.8 m

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