[DML] Re: Engine Performance

["DMC Joe" <DMCJOE@xxxx>]

Josh,
The GVW is the weight of the car plus (payload) what the manufacturer
considers as the maximum additional weight load i.e.: passengers, luggage,
etc. (GVW minus curb weight equals payload) Therefore
the 468 pounds would mean 2 passengers at 200 lb. and 68 lb. of luggage. 
DMC Joe / DeLorean Services / <dmcjoe@xxxx>
Web Site: <http://www.deloreanservices.com>

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> From: Josh Haldeman <haldeman.4@xxxx>
> To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [DML] Re: Engine Performance
> Date: Thursday, July 22, 1999 1:03 PM
> 
> Okay,
> If this is the case then why does my door jamb manufacturers plate
tell me that the gross
> weight of the car is 3180 lbs? Is it wrong, or have they just taken a
468 lb driver into
> account?
> Just curious,
> Josh
> VIN 5102
> 
> DMC Joe wrote:
> 
> > The factory specified weight for the DeLorean with a full tank of gas
is
> > 2,712 pounds (1232.73 kg).
> >
> > DMC Joe / DeLorean Services / <dmcjoe@xxxx>
> > Web Site: <http://www.deloreanservices.com>
> 
> 
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