
- 1981 DeLorean DMC-12
- 2.85L Naturally Aspirated V6
- Bosch K-Jetronic Mechanical Fuel Injection
- 5-Speed Manual
- RWD
- Silver Exterior
- Black Interior
- Gullwing Doors
- 14" Turbine-Style Alloy Wheels
John Z. DeLorean, the man who gave us the Pontiac GTO is perhaps best known for this creation of his, the DMC DeLorean, also called the DeLorean DMC 12. With space-age stainless steel panels, a Giugiaro-penned design and some truly futuristic elements, the car was worthy enough to be featured as the Time Machine in the Back To The Future franchise. It’s said that around 9,000 were made, although accurate production numbers are difficult to come by. That means when one comes on the market, you don’t delay. So you’d better not waste any time getting your mitts on this 34,758-mile 1981 DeLorean DMC 12 from New Mexico. The car is of the manual transmission-equipped variant which really helps make the most of that mid-mounted 2.8-liter V6. That, and the infinite coolness plus desirability factor mean that you’ll likely never get a chance to own a DeLorean again if you miss this one.
Exterior and Interior
This 1981 DeLorean DMC 12 is silver. That’s because it has a stainless steel body. Yes, way before Elon Musk was doing stainless steel for the cybertruck, John DeLorean took the leap. The car’s panels glint and gleam in the sunshine, while its gullwing doors create a graceful appearance when opened. They are held aloft by gas struts. Meanwhile, the quad headlamps, cube-inspired taillamps and slatted rear window are all features worthy of their own little piece of literature. Thank the penmanship of renowned Italian designer Giorgetto Giugiaro for creating such an alluring car. The black interior of this 1981 DeLorean DMC 12 comes with leather seats, climate control, power windows and a very Eighties design gauge cluster. You’ve also got a very period-correct radio with cassette tape player. Since the engine is behind the passenger compartment, you have a decent amount of cargo space under the hood, inside what’s now known as a frunk.
Engine
There’s a 2.85-liter V6 behind the passenger cabin of this 1981 DeLorean DMC 12. It’s a PRV (Peugeot Renault Volvo) unit that reportedly makes 130hp and 153lb-ft and uses Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection. Power goes to the rear wheels through a 5-speed manual transmission.
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