DMC DeLorean 1981–1982 car dimensions: 4213 mm long, 1856 mm wide and 1140 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,290 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 396 litres.
Leather-trimmed cabin with fully adjustable high-back bucket seats, power windows, dual electric remote mirrors, tilt and telescopic steering wheel, and AM/FM cassette stereo. Seven-position dual climate control with air conditioning is standard. No electronic driver aids beyond basic instrumentation and power-assisted four-wheel disc brakes.
Front luggage compartment holds 396 litres. Two-seater layout means no rear seats or folding option for extra space.
The cabin has leather seats with high bolsters and manual fore-aft plus recline adjustments. Air conditioning is standard with central climate controls. Power windows, locks and mirrors come fitted along with a tilt-telescopic steering wheel and tinted glass. The low reclined seating position offers good footwell space and headroom via an indented headliner. The dark black or grey leather trim, tall center console and modest glass area create a cocoon-like feel once settled in.
Unleaded fuel only
EPA estimated 19 mpg
Power-assisted four-wheel disc brakes
Inertia-reel seat belts
Stainless steel body panels
The car runs on unleaded fuel only. EPA figures list an estimated 19 mpg combined. Fuel tank capacity is listed around 13 gallons.
The PRV V6 engine holds up well with regular oil and filter changes plus cooling system checks. Electrics and fuel injection need attention if the car sits unused for long periods. Specialist support covers most service needs.
Safety equipment includes power-assisted discs at all four wheels and inertia seat belts. The steel backbone chassis is designed with controlled impact crush zones. The stainless outer panels and GRP underbody resist corrosion.
Living with the car means managing gull-wing door seals and electrics that can suffer from inactivity. Stainless surfaces mark easily with fingerprints but never rust. Low annual mileage is common and parts remain available through dedicated networks.
Length 4213 mm, Width 1856 mm, Height 1140 mm, Wheelbase 2410 mm (DeLorean 1981–1982)
Sources: manufacturer data, De Lorean Owner’s Handbook, Part No, 113090, De Lorean Motor Cars Limited, General Information, Tyre sizes 195/60HR14 and 235/60HR15 from the DeLorean workshop manual, Wheels and Tyres.