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.

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.

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 five-digit mechanical odometer indicates 33k miles, TMU.