What engine is in the new DeLorean?
SOHC V6
Engine and drivetrain The DeLorean’s engine is a Peugeot-Renault-Volvo (PRV) 2.85 L (174 cu in) SOHC V6, rated at 130 hp (132 PS; 97 kW) at 5500 rpm and torque of 153 lb⋅ft (207 N⋅m) at 2750 rpm.
Is DeLorean Motor Company coming back?
Yes, Delorean is coming out with a “New” car in 2021/2022, however it will look the same as the 80’s version with updated chassis, electronics and a few other upgrades.
Who made the DeLorean engine?
Peugeot-Renault-Volvo company
The engine was developed by the Peugeot-Renault-Volvo company, as well as the 5-speed manual transmission. The DeLorean could sprint from 0 to 97 kph in 8.8 seconds with the manual transmission and in 10.5 seconds with the automatic gearbox.
What kind of engine can you put in a DeLorean?
But easily the most interesting DeLorean swap so far has to be the transplant of a tuned Kia Stinger GT’s turbo V6 engine with an estimated 600+ horsepower. In fact, its owner claims it is the world’s most powerful DMC-12.
Can you put a V8 engine in a DeLorean?
With the DeLorean being a rear-engined car, fitting a V8 up front obviously called for extensive custom fabrication. There’s basically a tube frame encompassing the underside of the standard body, with a full cage inside because this sucker is destined to be a sideways-loving drift machine.
What size engine does the DeLorean have?
The DeLorean has a 2.85 litre Peugeot-Renault-Volvo (PRV) engine. Further details of the cars technical specifications can be found within the ‘DeLorean – The Car’ section of this website.
Who owns DeLorean Motor Company?
The De Lorean DMC-12 shot to worldwide fame in the Back to the Future movie trilogy as the car transformed into a time machine by eccentric scientist Doctor Emmett L. Brown, although the company had ceased to exist before the first movie was made. Texas entrapreneur Stephen Wynne is the current owner of Delorean Motor Company.[1]
What does DeLorean stand for?
Meaning of Delorean: Virginal, Unblemished, Young Girls who Assisted at Pagan Religious Ceremonies, Attendant for a Temple. Delorean was ranked 921 in 2015 boys names list in US and remain unchanged from its previous ranking in 2014.
How much is a DeLorean?
There is no comparison between a Delorean, which is all looks and no quality, and Tesla which is total quality and great looks! A DeLorean is worth between $20,000 to $25,000 today, the same as they cost when the first ones hit the dealerships.
