Specifications: De Lorean Dmc-12 2.9 V6 (145 Hp) 1981, 1982

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De Lorean Dmc-12 2.9 V6 (145 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand De Lorean
Model Dmc-12
Generation Dmc-12
Modification (Engine) 2.9 V6 (145 Hp)
Start of production 1981 year
End of production 1982 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Coupe
Seats 2
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Maximum speed 210 km/h
130.49 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 8.5 kg/Hp, 117.6 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 5.5 kg/Nm, 182.5 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 145 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power per litre 50.9 Hp/l
Torque 225 Nm @ 2750 rpm.
165.95 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
Engine oil capacity 6.5 l
6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt
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Coolant 11 l
11.62 US qt | 9.68 UK qt

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 and type of gearbox 5 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Independent multi-link suspension
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

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