Not sure, it doesn't seem to be that low. The new Vette's have quite the rear bumper. Someone mentioned that this design may have harnessed heat from the motor. All speculation at this point. I just think it looks great. Thanks for the note. --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Thomas Mc Auley <dmc4087@...> wrote: > > It is hard to make out in that picture. Would a bumper that extended down furthur (hiding sump) not increase wind noise and drag? > > Thomas > Vin #4087 > > byrondelorean <celiambyron@...> wrote: > Sorry guys, just trying to feed my curiosity. Please check out this > link and look at the rear lower bumber. I am searching for some good > closeup pictures of this. I am beginning to wonder if that design > was part of the mold of our existing rear end, and the lower part > was simply cut out? > > http://www.delorean-owners.org/legend/history.html > > > Byron > > > > --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "byrondelorean" > wrote: > > > > I had seen a picture of a DeLorean what seemed to be in the > factory > > with a rear fascia that extended below the ones we have. It > covered > > the oil pan only exposing the exhaust tips. I am not talking about > the > > kits that are out there, this was a true factory looking > streamline > > stock looking set up. > > I would love it if someone could point out where there are some > > photos. > > > > Thanks for your help. > > > > Byron > > > > > > Byron > > > To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/