1981 DeLorean DMC-12 | www.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 | |||
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Make | DeLorean | Model | 1981 DMC-12 |
Powertrain Layout | Rear Engine / RWD | Base Price |USD| | Not Available |
Dimensions | |||
WheelBase | 2408 mm / 94.8 in | Length | 4200 mm / 165.4 in |
Height | 1120 mm / 44.1 in | Width | 1880 mm / 74.0 in |
Front / Rear Track | F 1590 mm / 62.6 in R 1588 mm / 62.5 in |
Weight | 1230 kgs / 2712 lbs |
Engine | |||
Configuration | V6 | Valvetrain | SOHC 2 Valves / Cyl |
Displacement | 2849 cc / 173.8 cu in | Bore | 91 mm / 3.6 in |
Power | 105 Kw / 141 bhp @ 5300 RPM | Stroke | 73.0 mm / 2.87 in |
Compression Ratio | z | Torque | 208 Nm / 153 ft lbs @ 2750 RPM |
BHP/Liter | 49.49 | BHP/Weight | 0.11 |
Transmission | |||
Type | 5 Speed Manual or 3 Speed Auto | Final Drive | Not Available |
1st Gear Ratio | Not Available | 2nd Gear Ratio | Not Available |
3rd Gear Ratio | Not Available | 4th Gear Ratio | Not Available |
5th Gear Ratio | Not Available | 6th Gear Ratio | Not Available |
Chassis & Body | |||
Steering | Not Available | Tire Sizes | F Not Available R Not Available |
Brake Types | Discs | Brake Size | F Not Available R Not Available |
Available ABS | Not Available | Body Material | Not Available |
Performance | |||
Top Speed | 200 kph / 124 mph | 0 - 30 mph | Not Available |
0 - � mile | Not Available | 0 - 60 mph | 9.6 seconds |
Lateral Acceleration | Not Available | 0 - 100 mph | Not Available |
Drag | Not Available | EPA City/Hwy | Not Available |
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Copyright 1998 Richard Owen