If you're able to get your hands on some of the old articles, most of the tests came up with 9.5-10.5 sec. 0-60 time for the manual transmission car. I can't personally confirm this, has anyone else tried? As for the hood grooves, the '81 model year cars had them. Mine also has the gas flap on the hood, which I understand they stopped in the last part of the model year. payne 2975 > I have read alot of stuff concerning the acceleration of DeLoreans. I have heard everything from 8 seconds to 4.5 seconds (0-60). Which is it? > > Also, what Deloreans were made with the hoods with the grooves? > > > Thanks > Dan