Specifications

Price:

- (as new with standard equipment) $25,000

Engine

- Type: (PRV V-6) Peugeot/Renault/Volvo cast aluminum 174ci 2849cc V-6 Light-alloy 90 degree, overhead valves with chain driven overhead camshaft SOHC
- Brake Horsepower: 130 @ 5500 rpm HydraulicValve Lifters.
- Displacement: 2.85 liters (174 cubic inches)
- Bore & stroke: 91x73mm (3.58 x 2.87 inches)
- Compression Ratio: 8.8:1
- Block type: Light-alloy with cast iron cylinder liners
- Cyl. heads: Light-alloy, cross-flow, hemi-chambers
- Cooling system: Water/Ethylene Glycol, radiator forward with twin thermostatically controlled fans
- Fuel system: C.I.S. Fuel-injection, Bosch K-Jetronic
- Ignition system: Breakerless, electronic/Bosch
- Emission control: Lambda Sond/catalytic, unleaded fuel
- Engine location: Rear-mounted

Drivetrain

- Transmission: 5 speed, fully synchronized or 3 speed auto

Gear Ratio

- (1.)3.36; 11.56:1
- (2.)2.06; 7.10:1
- (3.)1.38; 4.75:1
- (4.)1.06; 3.65:1
- (5.)0.82; 2.82:1
- Final drive: Trans-axle/double universal half-shafts, ratio 3.44:1

Performance

- 0-60 in 9.6 sec
- Top speed, mph/kmh: 136/219
- Torque lb-ft: 162 @ 2750 rpm
- Horsepower: 130 @ 5500 rpm

Body

- Steel backbone frame, Structural-composite single piece underbody with corrosion free outer body panels, separate fiberglass and 304 stainless steel body

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)

Wheels/Tires

- Wheels: Cast light-alloy, 357mm x 152mm (14 inches x 6 inches) front; 381mm x 203mm (15inches x 8 inches) rear
- Tires: Goodyear NCT steel belted radial; 195/60HR-14 front; 235/60HR-15 rear

Brakes

- Type: Power assisted discs, front and rear
- Disc diameter 254mm (10 inches) front, 267mm (10.5 inches) rear
- Parking brake: Mechanical, separate, self adjusting, acting on rear discs

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
- Weight Distribution % f/r: 38/62
- Ground Clearence: 142 mm (5.6 inches)
- Overhang f/r: 897/962mm (35.3/37.9 inches)
- Fuel Capacity: 51.6 liters (13.2 gallons)
- Luggage space: 396 liters (14 cubic feet)

Standard Features

- (PRV V-6) Peugeot/Renault/Volvo cast aluminum 174ci 2849cc V-6
- 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
- Bosch K-Jetronic fuel-injection.
- 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
- Locking gas cap

Vehicle Identification Numbers

- First Number: SCED-T26-T8-BD0005000
- Last Number: SCED-T26-T8-DD02014

- There were 8,583 DeLoreans Assembled and Approximately 4000 were shipped to the United States within a 2 year production period.


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