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De Lorean Dmc-12 Dmc-12

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Engine versions

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3 versions · 3 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
2.9 V6 (132 KM) Selected Gasoline 132 KM 1981–1983
2.9 V6 (145 KM) Selected Gasoline 145 KM 1981–1982
2.9 V6 (132 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 132 KM 1981–1983

Selected engine version

2.9 V6 (132 KM)

Gasoline · 1981–1983

Engine power
132 KM
Torque
225 Nm
Engine displacement
2,849 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.4 s
Maximum speed
209 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
De Lorean
Model
Dmc-12
Version
Dmc-12
Engine
2.9 V6 (132 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1981
End of production
1983
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
209 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.4 s

Engine

Engine model / code
ZMJ-159
Engine position
Rear, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2849 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
91 mm
Piston stroke
73 mm
Compression ratio
8.8
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
6.5 l
Coolant capacity
11 l
Power
132 KM @ 5500 obr./min
Torque
225 Nm @ 2750 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
52 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.34
Minimum trunk capacity
396 l
Curb weight
1233 kg
Gross weight
1471 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4267 mm
Width
1989 mm
Height
1140 mm
Wheelbase
2408 mm
Front track
1590 mm
Rear track
1588 mm
Turning circle
12.8 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Independent coil spring suspension
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Tire size
195/60 R14; 235/60 R15
Rim size
14; 15
ABS
no

Selected engine version

2.9 V6 (145 KM)

Gasoline · 1981–1982

Engine power
145 KM
Torque
225 Nm
Engine displacement
2,849 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Maximum speed
210 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
De Lorean
Model
Dmc-12
Version
Dmc-12
Engine
2.9 V6 (145 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1981
End of production
1982
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
210 km/h

Engine

Engine model / code
ZMJ-159
Engine position
Rear, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2849 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
91 mm
Piston stroke
73 mm
Compression ratio
8.8
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
6.5 l
Coolant capacity
11 l
Power
145 KM @ 5500 obr./min
Torque
225 Nm @ 2750 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
52 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.34
Minimum trunk capacity
396 l
Curb weight
1233 kg
Gross weight
1471 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4267 mm
Width
1989 mm
Height
1140 mm
Wheelbase
2408 mm
Front track
1590 mm
Rear track
1588 mm
Turning circle
12.8 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Tire size
195/60 R14; 235/60 R15
Rim size
14; 15
ABS
no

Selected engine version

2.9 V6 (132 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1981–1983

Engine power
132 KM
Torque
207 Nm
Engine displacement
2,849 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
De Lorean
Model
Dmc-12
Version
Dmc-12
Engine
2.9 V6 (132 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1981
End of production
1983
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine model / code
ZMJ-159
Engine position
Rear, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2849 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
91 mm
Piston stroke
73 mm
Compression ratio
8.8
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
6.5 l
Coolant capacity
11 l
Power
132 KM @ 5500 obr./min
Torque
207 Nm @ 2750 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
52 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.34
Minimum trunk capacity
396 l
Curb weight
1233 kg
Gross weight
1471 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4267 mm
Width
1989 mm
Height
1140 mm
Wheelbase
2408 mm
Front track
1590 mm
Rear track
1588 mm
Turning circle
12.8 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
3
Front suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Tire size
195/60 R14; 235/60 R15
Rim size
14; 15
ABS
no