By popular request, listed below are the complete specifications of the DeLorean Sports Car as published by the factory at the car's introduction in 1981. |
Engine Type Light-alloy 90deg V6, with overhead camshafts. Displacement 2.85 liters (174 cubic inches) Bore & stroke 91x73mm Compression 8.8:1 Block type Light-alloy with cast iron cyl. liners. Cyl. heads Light-alloy, cross-flow, hemi-chambers. Cooling sys. Water/Ethylene Glycol, radiator forward with twin thermostatically controlled fans Fuel system C.I.S. Fuel-injection, Bosch K-Jetronic Ignition sys. Breakerless, electronic/Bosch. Emission ctrl. Lambda Sond/catalytic, unleaded fuel. Drivetrain Engine loc. Rear-mounted. Transmission 5 speed, fully synchronized or 3 speed auto Final drive Trans-axle/dbl. univ. half-shafts, ratio 3.44:1. Body Construction Structural-composite single piece underbody with corrosion free outer body panels; 304 stainless steel. Chassis Construction Corrosion protected steel backbone frame with fore and aft wishbones, supporting cross members and 4-wheel independent suspension; controlled impact crush. Suspension Front Compliant, unequal length wishbones and coil boxed spring, telescopic shock absorbers and anti-roll bar. Rear Compliant, diagonal trailing radius arms with upper and lower links, coil spring with telescopic shock absorbers. Steering Type Rack and pinion Min. Turn 5.334 meters (17.5 feet) Turning circle 10.67 meters, curb to curb (35 feet) Wheel turns 2.65 (lock to lock) Brakes Type Power assisted discs, front and rear Disc diameter 254mm (10 inches) front, 267mm (10.5 inches) rear Parking brake Mechanical, self adjusting, acting on rear discs Wheels/Tires Wheels Cast light alloy, 357mm x 152mm (14 inches x 6 inches) front; 381mm x 203mm (15 inches x 8 inches) rear Tires Goodyear NCT steel belted radial Dimensions and Capacities Wheelbase 2408mm (94.8 inches) Track 1590mm (62.6 inches) front; 1588mm (62.5 inches) rear Length overall 4267mm (168.0 inches) Width overall 1988mm (78.3 inches) Height 1140mm (44.88 inches) Weight 1233kg (2712 pounds) with full tank Fuel Capacity 51.6 liters (13.2 gallons) Luggage space 396 liters (14 cubic feet) Standard Features Stainless steel body panels Counter-balanced gull-wing doors Leather seats and trim Air conditioning Multi-speaker, high output stereo system with cassette Power windows Tilt and telescopic steering wheel Dual electric remote side mirrors Full instrumentation Central door locking system Tinted glass Body side moldings Intermittent windshield wipers Sylvania halogen headlamps Engine/luggage compartment lights Interior hood and engine compartment release Electric rear window defogger |
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