FT86CLUB Cool Wall: Delorean DMC-12 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Joakim3 · 08-19-2013, 09:59 AM

Delorean DMC-12

The specs
Production: 1981–82 2008-present??
Style: 2 door coupe w/gullwing doors
Engine: 2,849 cc V-6 with 150hp (eu) and 130hp (US)
Transmission: 5speed manual or 3 speed auto
Layout: RR

dem00n · 08-19-2013, 03:16 PM

To the public, sub zero.

To a car guy? Hunk of shit.

Fett4Real · 08-19-2013, 03:34 PM

Have seen one with a Grand National turbo V6...among other swaps...

malave7567 · 08-19-2013, 03:56 PM

Love. I see it as an awesome car to make your own with a unique build like the Grand National engine swap Fett mentioned. I have also seen one with an all electric drivetrain with some of the key components kept in view to make it look more like a science project (back to the future references help, lol). I work about a mile away from the DMC location in Houston and see a line-up of these cars parked in front every time I drive by!

ZetaVI · 08-19-2013, 03:59 PM

I think it remains cool because of Back to the Future and cool collector's item. Not a great car however.

HunterGreene · 08-20-2013, 01:00 PM

Joakim, the link to here from the main Cool Wall thread wasn't working for me.

This car is only cool to me, not sub-zero, since there are still quite a few around. Exclusivity would make this a sub-zero (or if it was the movie version).

Starscream15 · 08-20-2013, 01:16 PM

Even a poorly implemented RR is awesomesauce.

OrangeJuleas · 08-20-2013, 01:41 PM

I'd say cool, because after 30 years, it will still draw looks and people will always want to check it out (semi-exclusive). It's not Sub-zero though - the engine is too anemic and would leave the driver wanting more.

2,758 lbs. and 200hp? People want more, but most can learn to live with it.

2,712 lbs. and 130hp V6 (I suppose TQ is acceptable at 153lb/ft)? Seriously? How does it move? I can understand weight distribution and all, but just give me an engine from a Honda Civic and it'll be faster (and it'll get better fuel economy). Keep in mind that in 2013 dollars, this car would cost about $31,000 (http://data.bls.gov/cgi-bin/cpicalc....981&year2=2013).

7thgear · 08-20-2013, 02:06 PM

Meh.. Betta cars have been madeduring that era.

TylerLieberman · 08-20-2013, 09:44 PM

Handbrake on the wrong side and girls only care about handbrake turns.

Seriously uncool

Turbowned · 08-21-2013, 12:35 PM

I don't personally like this car because it's ugly and slow, but it's got a stainless steel body and it's a cult favorite; that's worth a "cool" vote in my book.

View Poll Results: Delorean DMC-12
Sub-Zero	10	32.26%
Cool	17	54.84%
Uncool	2	6.45%
Seriously Uncool	2	6.45%
Voters: 31. You may not vote on this poll

08-19-2013, 09:59 AM	#1
Joakim3 Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 04' Saab 9-5 Aero Location: Elkridge, MD Posts: 602 Thanks: 7 Thanked 199 Times in 136 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	FT86CLUB Cool Wall: Delorean DMC-12 Delorean DMC-12 The specs Production: 1981–82 2008-present?? Style: 2 door coupe w/gullwing doors Engine: 2,849 cc V-6 with 150hp (eu) and 130hp (US) Transmission: 5speed manual or 3 speed auto Layout: RR __________________ _____________________ You know what they say... pick two: cheap, fast, reliable.

08-19-2013, 03:16 PM	#2
dem00n Member of the year - 2016 Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Scion FRS Location: New York Posts: 3,575 Thanks: 788 Thanked 2,427 Times in 1,111 Posts Mentioned: 23 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	To the public, sub zero. To a car guy? Hunk of shit. __________________ Friends don't let friends Plastidip

08-20-2013, 02:06 PM	#9
7thgear i'm sorry, what? Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Canada Location: I rock a beat harder than you can beat it with rocks Posts: 4,399 Thanks: 357 Thanked 2,508 Times in 1,268 Posts Mentioned: 40 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	Meh.. Betta cars have been madeduring that era. __________________ don't you think if I was wrong, I'd know it?

08-20-2013, 09:44 PM	#10
TylerLieberman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: '24 GR86 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,686 Thanks: 658 Thanked 3,363 Times in 1,584 Posts Mentioned: 16 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Handbrake on the wrong side and girls only care about handbrake turns. Seriously uncool __________________ Old 2013 FRS Build Thread (SOLD) Hakone 86 GR Build Thread (SOLD)

08-19-2013, 03:34 PM	#3
Fett4Real AKA Mugen Dom Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 2013 FR-S, 2007 FJ Voodoo Blue Location: Hill AFB UT Posts: 957 Thanks: 125 Thanked 337 Times in 239 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Have seen one with a Grand National turbo V6...among other swaps...

08-19-2013, 03:56 PM	#4
malave7567 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: (formerly) 2013 Raven FR-S Location: Houston, TX Posts: 396 Thanks: 117 Thanked 218 Times in 136 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Love. I see it as an awesome car to make your own with a unique build like the Grand National engine swap Fett mentioned. I have also seen one with an all electric drivetrain with some of the key components kept in view to make it look more like a science project (back to the future references help, lol). I work about a mile away from the DMC location in Houston and see a line-up of these cars parked in front every time I drive by!

08-19-2013, 03:59 PM	#5
ZetaVI Gundam Meister Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: A Gundam Location: Westchester County, NY Posts: 2,685 Thanks: 320 Thanked 1,010 Times in 510 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I think it remains cool because of Back to the Future and cool collector's item. Not a great car however.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
The FT86CLUB Cool Wall	Joakim3	Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions	88	11-08-2013 04:56 PM
FT86CLUB Cool Wall: BMW 435i	Joakim3	Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions	18	08-13-2013 11:12 PM
FT86CLUB Cool Wall: Mazda 6 (GJ)	Joakim3	Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions	9	08-05-2013 09:31 PM
FT86CLUB Cool Wall: BMW 1M (E82)	Joakim3	Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions	10	07-18-2013 10:33 PM
FT86CLUB Cool Wall: GT-86 (FR-S/BR-Z included)	Joakim3	Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions	10	07-10-2013 10:01 PM

User Name		Remember Me?
Password