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1981 Delorean DMC-12 2DR Coupe

2DR Coupe

$80,000 MSRP
2.85l V-6 Prv
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
8.6 sec

0-60 mph

16.7 sec

@ 80 mph

Horsepower • Torque
130 hp

Power

153 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
2,718 lbs

Rear-wheel Drive

1981 Delorean DMC-12 2DR Coupe
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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

1981

Make:

Delorean

Model:

DMC-12

Trim:

2DR Coupe

Style:

2DR Coupe

Base Price:

$80,000

Drive:

Rear-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

2,718 lbs

Length:

168 in.

Width:

78.3 in.

Height:

44.9 in.

Wheelbase:

95 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.54

MPG:

19 city / 19 hwy

Fuel:

13.5 gal. / 257 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

130 hp @ 5,500 rpm

Torque:

153 ft-lbs @ 2,750 rpm

Engine:

2.85l V-6 Prv

Engine Config:

Rear

Redline:

6,300 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

8.56 sec

0-60 mph:

8.91 sec

0-100 mph:

33.82 sec

Top Speed:

107 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

10.58 sec @ 66.4 mph

¼ mile:

16.72 sec @ 79.5 mph

½ mile:

26.88 sec @ 94.9 mph

1 mile:

44.86 sec @ 102.6 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P195/60VR14

Rear Tires:

P235/60VR15

Tire Compound:

All-season Performance

Transmission:

5-speed Manual

Final Drive:

3.44

Gear Ratios

1: 3.36

2: 2.06

3: 1.38

4: 1.06

5: 0.82

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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