Re: [DML] top speed
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Re: [DML] top speed



170mph in a DeLorean with a stock suspension and a stock frame is
a pretty risky proposition in my opinion.  The DeLorean frame is not
all that stiff, and a flexible frame at those kind of speeds leads to 
unpredictable handling.  If you were on a deserted airstrip somewhere
with no turns and lots of room to slow down, 170 might not feel 
too bad.  

--
Mike


-------------- Original message from "byrondelorean" <celiambyron@xxxxxxx>: -------------- 


> Does anybody know how fast a Legend twin turbo, Turbo Manifold Co. 
> twin turbo, single turbo kits, DMCH Stage 1, stage 2 or the 300HP 
> single turbo we have all heard rumors about; but can now read about by 
> clicking the link below? http://www.delorean.co.uk/turbocharging.html 
> I would love to hear the descriptions of owner's tests against a 
> wristwatch 1/4 mile and top speed output. 
> This will put some closure to the original motor discussion. Any one 
> wanting more boost can get it for a price. The original motor, be as 
> it may, is reliable and does the speed limit perfectly. 
> Competing sports cars during the Delorean development and 
> manufacturing phase, were not as fast or much faster, most shared 
> similar if not less HP. Consider the Datsun 280Z, or the 80, 81 
> Corvette, even the 80,81Ferrari 308 had a top speed of 145-155 
> something like that. Emissions killed it for everyone. I would feel 
> safer holding the pedal to the floor in a DeLorean than a Datsun 280Z 
> or early 80's vette, Porsche and BMW any day. Put extra power in those 
> cars and they are death machines. It seems you can increase lots of 
> power in the D. I was told the stock transmission is built to 
> withstand 300HP. With better stopping power, I would have no problem 
> driving a Delorean 170MPH. how safe would you feel with comparable 
> upgrades to any of the competing cars of that era? The Delorean to me 
> keeps getting better. I get the feeling the car had poor reviews 
> because of lucrative scandals with editors of car magazines in those 
> days. The car drove beautifully and they knew it. Today when editors 
> drive the car, it's a much different attitude in a positive way. There 
> is no pressure from anyone anywhere to speak untruthful. 
> I personally believe there would be less DeLorean today for us to 
> enjoy if they made them racers. Imagine how many lives, tickets and 
> repair bills the DeLorean has saved. 
> John DeLorean had it right. 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> BDC 
> 
> 
> 
> http://www.delorean.co.uk/turbocharging.html 
> --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "spaceace3113" 
> wrote: 
> > 
> > a more streamlined body, lighter weight.... 
> > 
> > Martin, out of curiousity what makes you say the GTA is more 
> > streamlined aerodynamically? I'm kinda under the impressison the 
> > Delorean is more streamlined than tha Alpine., Not arguing,just 
> > asking. with better gearing the Delorean should be able to reach 140 
> > in my opinion of course. 




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