Sean, Very good observation. Did you know that A *Fiat 1/9 was the first DeLorean prototype. *SSI P-31 DMC Joe / De Lorean Services / <dmcjoe@xxxx> Web Site: <http://www.deloreanservices.com> ----- Original Message ----- From: Sean Spurlock <sean_dmc1@xxxx> To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Friday, January 21, 2000 2:32 PM Subject: [DML] DeLorean vs. Fiero GT > I am not a DeLorean expert by any means, but I do notice some striking > similarities between the DeLorean and the Fiero GT fastback. I own an '87 > Fiero GT, which is for sale by the way if any one is interested, and love > the car. The Fiero is in showroom condition, and is flawless! I hope to buy > a DeLorean too to park along side of it...two beautiful cars. Here are some > similarities I found: > > 1. The DeLorean is a rear-engine car, while the Fiero is a mid-engine. > Horsepower is nearly equivalent - (the DeLorean being at about 130hp, while > the Fiero GT is about 145hp.) DeLorean has a PRV - V-6, while the Fiero has > a GM 60* V-6. I believe the DeLorean engine is a 60* too, isn't it? Both are > fuel injected...mechanical and electrical. > > 2. Both cars have VERY similar suspension systems, and both incorporate > larger tires in the rear as a result of the engine lay out. > > 3. Exterior and interior similarities are limitless!!! The Interior of the > Fiero feels and looks very similar to the DeLorean...with a high center > console, control layout is nearly identical, and visibility is somewhat > limited, although better in the Fiero. The car almost identical in height, > close in width, but the DeLorean is longer. Exterior - the Fiero and > DeLorean have quarter windows, side moldings, and similar tail-lights. > > Perhaps these are stretches, but was there any DeLorean oriented motivation > behind GMs Fiero project. I know it began in the early eighties, to compete > with the Fiat X19. First model Fieros came out in '84 a year after DMC went > bankrupt. Just thought I would try and get some more info on this. > > Thanks, > Sean > ______________________________________________________ > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Before posting messages or replies, see the posting policy rules at: > www.dmcnews.com/Admin/rules.html > > To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: > moderator@xxxx > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > -- 20 megs of disk space in your group's Document Vault > -- http://www.egroups.com/docvault/dmcnews/?m=1 > > >