HISTORY
CLOSE
Your car history is currently empty!
De Lorean Logo

1981 2.9 V6 (132 Hp)

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, performance specs, dimensions

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

Select Units

SIMILAR CARS

Model

Dmc-12

Modification

2.9 V6 (132 Hp)

Body Type

Coupe

Start of production

1981

End of production

1983

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

52 l 13.74 US gal
11.44 UK gal

Engine displacement

2849 cm³ 173.86 cu. In.

Power

132 hp (at 5500 rpm)

Torque

225 Nm (at 2750 rpm) 165.95 lb. ft (at 2750 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

209 km/h 130 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

5

Kerb weight

1233 kg 2718.3 lbs

Length

4267 mm 167.99 in

Width

1989 mm 78.31 in

Doors

2

Seats

2

Wheel rims

14; 15

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

209 km/h 130 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

9.4 sec

0 - 60 mph

8.9 sec

Drag coefficient (Cd)

0.34

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

ZMJ-159

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Rear, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

2849 cm³ 173.86 cu. In.

Power

132 hp (at 5500 rpm)

Torque

225 Nm (at 2750 rpm) 165.95 lb. ft (at 2750 rpm)

Number of cylinders

6

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

91 mm 3.58 in

Piston Stroke

73 mm 2.87 in

Compression ratio

8.8

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

6.5 l 6.89 US qt
5.72 UK qt

Coolant

11 l 11.66 US qt
9.68 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

fair Performance

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

Turning diameter

12.8 m 41.99 ft

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

5

Brakes

- Front

Disc

- Rear

Disc

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Suspension

- Front

Independent coil spring

- Rear

Independent multi-link suspension

Tire size

- Front

195/60 R14; 235/60 R15

Wheel rims

14; 15

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1233 kg 2718.3 lbs

Max. weight

1471 kg 3243 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

396 l 13.98 cu ft

- Max. roof load

238 kg 524.7 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
De Lorean Dmc-12 2.9 V6 (132 Hp) is made in 1981 1982 1983