[DML] Delorean Performance (as tested)
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[DML] Delorean Performance (as tested)



> I've seen a couple magazines (like Motor Trend or Car and Driver) on ebay
> from 1981, testing the Delorean. If anyone has one of these, I was
> interested in whether the articles list the performance stats for the
> Delorean such as 0-60 accereration, 1/4 mile time, 60-0 braking distance and
> cornering (g) capabilities. 

>From Colin Chapman:
Weight: 2200lb (This has to be wrong!)
0-60: Sub-8 sec (This has to be wrong too!)
Max speed: 120 mph
Fuel economy: 22-29 mpg

>From "Car & Driver":
Horsepower (SAE net): 130 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 160 lbs-ft @ 2750 rpm
Redline: 6000 rpm
Top speed: 130 mph @ 4900 rpm (I think one would
be hard pressed to get 4900 rpm in 5th gear).
0-60: 8.5 sec
Fuel economy, city: 22 mpg
Fuel economy, highway: 29 mpg

>From "Road & Track:
Curb weight: 2840 lbs
Weight as tested: 3130 lbs
1/4 mile: 17.9 sec & 76.5 mph
Top speed: 109 mph @ 4400 rpm (tested, not calculated)
Speed through 700-ft slalom: 59.7 mph




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