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Crappy acceleration...
- From: "Aaron King" <floodle@xxxx>
- Date: Fri, 08 Jun 2001 02:38:58
I have a stupid question. Why is the DeLorean so slow? I have an 81
automatic, and I don't expect it to be a race car or anything, but the
acceleration off the line is laughable. Example: I put it and my 87 VW Golf
(~3000lbs with 90hp I4 and a 3 speed auto trans) on the line and my Golf
beat the DeLorean off the line and led by a car length for several seconds.
I see no reason for this. They weigh just about the same, but the engine in
the Golf is way underpowered. I was thinking it might be the gear ratio of
1st gear is better on the Golf for acceleration, but (unscientific
observation) they seem feel relatively the same. Does anyone have any ideas
or maybe something I haven't thought of?
Thanks,
Aaron King
Kirkland, WA
vin#1217
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