This 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 features a stainless-steel exterior over a black interior, and power comes from a 2.85-liter PRV V6 that is paired with a three-speed automatic transaxle. Equipment includes vertically opening doors, 14″ aluminum wheels, power-assisted four-wheel disc brakes, a Wings-A-Loft remote door opening system, air conditioning, electric windows, and an AM/FM/cassette stereo. An October 2018 service included overhauling the cooling system, servicing the transaxle, as well as replacing the alternator, the fuse box, radiator, and fans.
…This 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 features a stainless-steel exterior over a black interior, and power comes from a 2.85-liter PRV V6 that is paired with a three-speed automatic transaxle. Equipment includes vertically opening doors, 14″ aluminum wheels, power-assisted four-wheel disc brakes, a Wings-A-Loft remote door opening system, air conditioning, electric windows, and an AM/FM/cassette stereo. An October 2018 service included overhauling the cooling system, servicing the transaxle, as well as replacing the alternator, the fuse box, radiator, and fans.
The Giugiaro-penned DMC-12 features brushed-stainless-steel body panels and urethane front and rear fascias mounted on a composite underbody and a Lotus-derived steel backbone chassis. Other exterior details include vertically opening doors with a Wings-A-Loft remote opening system, black side mirrors, and a dual-exit exhaust system.
Factory 14″ aluminum wheels wear DMC-branded center caps and are mounted with Cooper Cobra Radial G/T tires measuring 195/60. Braking is handled by power-assisted four-wheel discs.
The cabin features bucket seats upholstered in black leather with a matching dashboard, door panels, center console, and carpeting. Equipment includes air conditioning, electric windows, and an AM/FM/cassette stereo.
A three-spoke steering wheel frames instrumentation that includes an 85-mph speedometer and a tachometer with a 6,500-rpm redline.
The rear-mounted 2.85-liter SOHC V6 was developed by Peugeot, Renault, and Volvo (PRV) and was factory rated to make 130 horsepower and 153 lb-ft of torque. Power is directed to the rear wheels through a three-speed automatic transaxle.
A reproduction window sticker details equipment, colors, and initial delivery to DeLorean Cadillac of Lakewood, Ohio with a retail price of $26,825. Other documentation aLompanying the car includes manufacturer’s literature, a DeLorean Museum certificate, related books and magazines, and service records from the past decade.