It was alluded that the reason for the 85 mph speedo had something to do with the limited HP and top speed of the DeLorean. That is not entirely correct. The 85 mph speedo was the result of the gas crisis. Not only did the government lower the speed limit to 55 mph to conserve gas, they also strongly suggested (it may have even been a mandate) that new cars be fitted with 85 mph speedos to further discourage high speed driving. Dick Ryan VIN 16867