[DML] Re: So what are the 0-60 times?

[Ann & Ed Thompson <RappaRivaRat@xxxx>]

Michael, I'm not sure exactly what it is that you disagree with.

The numbers are not mine. They were taken from controlled,
scientifically monitored road tests by a very reputable concern 
that has been doing road tests of this sort for years. How
does one disagree with live, documented, well researched, and
well published test results? Of course it's entirely possible 
that the test vehicle did not produce the exact same horsepower
and torque ratings that yours does. Nevertheless, test results
are test results. If it looks like a duck........

Regards,
Ed

> Michael Reinemuth wrote:
> 
> Hello Ed, I disagree with that.
> 
> > According to extensive road tests on a stock factory DeLorean as reported
> > by "Road & Track" magazine they found the following:
> >
> > 1st gear: 6500 rpm - 40 MPH (no ignition problems so far)
> > 2nd gear: 6500 rpm - 64 MPH (still no ignition problems)
> > 3rd gear: 6500 rpm - 98 MPH (near peak of the torque range, still no ignition problems)
> > 4th gear: 5600 rpm - 109 MPH (torque falls apart here)
> > 5th gear: 4400 rpm - 109 MPH (top achievable speed - torque gave out already,
> > unable to push the car beyond 109 MPH, but still no ignition problems)