1981 Delorean DMC-12 2DR Coupe
2DR Coupe
8.5 sec
0-60 mph
16.6 sec
@ 81 mph
130 hp
Power
153 lb-ft
Torque
2,718 lbs
Rear-wheel Drive
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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):
8.5 sec
0-60 mph:
8.93 sec
0-100 mph (1ft):
29.53 sec
0-100 mph:
29.96 sec
Top Speed:
112 mph
Distance
⅛ mile:
10.54 sec @ 66.5 mph
¼ mile:
16.62 sec @ 80.9 mph
½ mile:
26.57 sec @ 97.2 mph
1 mile:
44.19 sec @ 106.0 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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