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1983 DeLorean DMC-12

Sports car powered by 1983 DeLorean DMC-12 2.85-liter V6.

Classic Muscle EditorialLast reviewed Sep 16, 2026

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Exact-year 1983 DeLorean DMC-12 exterior view; condition and originality remain specific to the photographed vehicle.
Engine 1983 DeLorean DMC-12 2.85-liter V6
Output Exact factory horsepower remains unresolved in the reviewed evidence
Transmission Five-speed manual or Three-speed automatic
Program Modern American Performance

Story

1983 DeLorean DMC-12

This record covers the 1983 model-year DMC-12, not a claim that every example was assembled in calendar 1983. Classic DeLorean Motor Company's VIN reference explains the distinction.

Engine displacement

The factory workshop manual gives the V6's capacity as 2849 cc (173.86 cubic inches). This page uses 2.85 liters as a rounded display value and 174 cubic inches in the integer specification field. The former 2.9-liter label was a rounding artifact, not a different engine application. Exact-year output, fuel-system calibration, final drive and production totals remain unresolved here.

Photograph boundary

The retained exterior photograph is identified only as 1981–1983 and is not exact-1983 evidence. Replacement with an independently reviewed exact-year image remains pending. Neither image authenticates an individual car's engine or originality.

Price history

Values

Nominal dollars from original price sheets, auction archives, and approved value references.

Original Price

A verified original price is not yet available for this car.

Values move with paperwork, originality, options, condition, venue, and body style. High bids and guide values are labeled separately from completed sales.

Reference records

Options, Colors & Components

Source-backed details for trim, chassis, production, and authenticity.

Engine Details

  • Documented model-year powertrain 1983 DeLorean DMC-12 2.85-liter V6; Exact factory horsepower remains unresolved in the reviewed evidence; Exact factory torque remains unresolved in the reviewed evidence · 1983 DeLorean DMC-12 · engine assembly / specification

Transmission

  • Factory transmission Five-speed manual
  • Factory transmission Three-speed automatic

Still Researching

  • rear axle The reviewed evidence does not provide a complete exact-year rear axle specification and application record.
  • brakes The reviewed evidence does not provide a complete exact-year brakes specification and application record.
  • suspension The reviewed evidence does not provide a complete exact-year suspension specification and application record.
  • option packages The reviewed evidence does not provide a complete exact-year option packages specification and application record.
  • production The reviewed evidence does not provide a complete exact-year production specification and application record.
  • paint colors The reviewed evidence does not provide a complete exact-year paint colors specification and application record.
  • trim and appearance The reviewed evidence does not provide a complete exact-year trim and appearance specification and application record.
  • interior The reviewed evidence does not provide a complete exact-year interior specification and application record.
  • authenticity markers The reviewed evidence does not provide a complete exact-year authenticity markers specification and application record.

Codes & names

Names & Engine Codes

Common names and codes are grouped so LS6 references point to the same engine, not separate pages.

1983 DMC-12 2.85L V6 1983 DeLorean DMC-12 2.85-liter V6
DeLorean 2849 cc V6 1983 DeLorean DMC-12 2.85-liter V6

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