General information
BrandDe Lorean
Model Dmc-12
Generation Dmc-12
Modification (Engine) 2.9 V6 (132 Hp)
Start of production 1981 year
End of production 1983 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeCoupe
Seats 2
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 8.9 sec
Maximum speed 209 km/h 129.87 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. 165.95 lb.-ft. @ 2750 rpm.
Engine location Rear, Longitudinal
Engine displacement 2849 cm3 173.86 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Position of cylinders V-engine
Cylinder Bore 91 mm 3.58 in.
Piston Stroke 73 mm 2.87 in.
Compression ratio 8.8
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel System Multi-point indirect injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain SOHC
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1233 kg 2718.3 lbs.
Max. weight 1471 kg 3243 lbs.
Max load 238 kg 524.7 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 396 l 13.98 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 (manual transmission) 5
Front suspension Independent, spring
Rear suspension Multi-link independent
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesDisc
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Tires size 195/60 R14; 235/60 R15
Wheel rims size14; 15