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Specs of De Lorean Dmc-12 2.9 V6 (132 Hp) /1981, 1982, 1983/

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Key specs

De Lorean Dmc-12 2.9 V6 (132 Hp) /Coupe 1981 - 1983/

What is the body type of De Lorean Dmc-12?
Coupe, 2 Doors, 2 Seats
How fast is 1981 Dmc-12 2.9 V6 (132 Hp)?
209 km/h | 130 mph
0-100 km/h: 9.4 sec
0-60 mph: 8.9 sec
What is the power output of De Lorean Dmc-12 Coupe 1981 2.9 V6 (132 Hp)?
132 Hp, 225 Nm
166 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of De Lorean Dmc-12 Coupe 1981 2.9 V6 (132 Hp)?
2.8 l
2849 cm3
173.86 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1981 De Lorean 2.9 V6 (132 Hp)?
6, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of De Lorean Dmc-12 Coupe 1981 2.9 V6 (132 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 (132 Hp)?
1233 kg
2718 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1981 De Lorean Dmc-12 2.9 V6 (132 Hp)?
1471 kg
3243 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1981 De Lorean Dmc-12 Coupe?
396 l
14 cu. ft.
What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1981 De Lorean Dmc-12 2.9 V6 (132 Hp)?
5, manual transmission

General information

Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
2.9 V6 (132 Hp)
Start of production
1981 year
End of production
1983 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Coupe
Seats
2
Doors
2
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Performance specs

Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
8.9 sec
Maximum speed
209 km/h 130 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
9.3 kg/Hp, 107.1 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
5.5 kg/Nm, 182.5 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
132 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power per litre
46.3 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
6
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
2
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
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 (Cd)
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 coil spring
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Tires size
195/60 R14; 235/60 R15
Wheel rims size
14; 15