1981 DeLorean DMC-12www.supercars.net
The DeLorean was made by resigned to-be-President of General Motors John DeLorean who wanted to make a dependable car that was a total performance car, without compromising quality or comfort for price. With the founding of the DeLorean Motor Company in 1975, he set out to prove it could be done. The DeLorean was his first attempt at this goal, but it was a failure. The company went out of business due to lack of sales. Some 1981 Deloreans that are still around today, still have reported times of 125 mph, and a few reports of something strange occurring at 88 mph.

Written by Andrew Meehan for Supercars - Past and Present
Copyright 1997

General
MakeDeLorean Model1981 DMC-12
Powertrain LayoutRear Engine / RWD Base Price |USD|Not Available
Dimensions
WheelBase2408 mm / 94.8 in Length4200 mm / 165.4 in
Height1120 mm / 44.1 in Width1880 mm / 74.0 in
Front / Rear TrackF 1590 mm / 62.6 in
R 1588 mm / 62.5 in		 Weight1230 kgs / 2712 lbs
Engine
ConfigurationV6 ValvetrainSOHC 2 Valves / Cyl
Displacement2849 cc / 173.8 cu in Bore91 mm / 3.6 in
Power105 Kw / 141 bhp @ 5300 RPM Stroke73.0 mm / 2.87 in
Compression Ratioz Torque208 Nm / 153 ft lbs @ 2750 RPM
BHP/Liter49.49 BHP/Weight0.11
Transmission
Type5 Speed Manual or 3 Speed Auto Final DriveNot Available
1st Gear RatioNot Available 2nd Gear RatioNot Available
3rd Gear RatioNot Available 4th Gear RatioNot Available
5th Gear RatioNot Available 6th Gear RatioNot Available
Chassis & Body
SteeringNot Available Tire SizesF Not Available
R Not Available
Brake TypesDiscs Brake SizeF Not Available
R Not Available
Available ABSNot Available Body MaterialNot Available
Performance
Top Speed200 kph / 124 mph 0 - 30 mphNot Available
0 - � mileNot Available 0 - 60 mph9.6 seconds
Lateral AccelerationNot Available 0 - 100 mphNot Available
DragNot Available EPA City/HwyNot Available
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