| DeLorean DMC-12 (1982) |
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Country
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UK
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Top Speed (mph)
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109
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0-60 mph
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10.5
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1/4 mile
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17.9
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BHP
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130 @5500rpm
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Torque lbft
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162 @2750rpm
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BHP per ton
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101
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MPG UK/US
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23/20
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Engine capacity CC/CU
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2849/174
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Engine type
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V6 Fuel Injection
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Aspiration
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Normal
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Compression Ratio
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8.8:1
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Valve Type/No
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Overhead 12
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Transmission (manual/auto)
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Manual
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No of speeds
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5
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Wheels driven
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RWD
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Brakes F/R
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Disc/Disc
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No. of Seats
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2
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Length (in)
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168
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Width (in)
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78.3
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Height (in)
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44.9
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Kerb Weight (lbs)
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2840
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| Additional Info: The prototype was introduced in 1976 and it’s production was between 1981-82 in Ireland. The majority however where LHD for the American market. Stainless steel body. Very much underpowered. An upgrade using a turbo is available for manual cars, giving 260bhp/270lbft and gets the Delorean to 60 in 6 seconds, the upgrade also gets you an uprated clutch, sports brake pads, with the option to add a 4 pot, vented big brake system. Made famous of course by the “Back to the future” films. The DeLorean is back in our future with a 2011/12 prototype electric version. This electric DeLorean in it’s prototype form has a liquid cooled motor producing 260hp/360lbft and a claimed 0-60 of just 4.9 secs. |
