[DML] Re: DeLorean vs. Fiero GT

["DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxx>]

Sean,

Very good observation. Did you know that A *Fiat 1/9 was the first DeLorean
prototype.

*SSI P-31

DMC Joe / De Lorean Services / <dmcjoe@xxxx>
Web Site: <http://www.deloreanservices.com>
----- Original Message -----
From: Sean Spurlock <sean_dmc1@xxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, January 21, 2000 2:32 PM
Subject: [DML] DeLorean vs. Fiero GT


> I am not a DeLorean expert by any means, but I do notice some striking
> similarities between the DeLorean and the Fiero GT fastback. I own an '87
> Fiero GT, which is for sale by the way if any one is interested, and love
> the car. The Fiero is in showroom condition, and is flawless! I hope to
buy
> a DeLorean too to park along side of it...two beautiful cars. Here are
some
> similarities I found:
>
> 1. The DeLorean is a rear-engine car, while the Fiero is a mid-engine.
> Horsepower is nearly equivalent - (the DeLorean being at about 130hp,
while
> the Fiero GT is about 145hp.) DeLorean has a PRV - V-6, while the Fiero
has
> a GM 60* V-6. I believe the DeLorean engine is a 60* too, isn't it? Both
are
> fuel injected...mechanical and electrical.
>
> 2. Both cars have VERY similar suspension systems, and both incorporate
> larger tires in the rear as a result of the engine lay out.
>
> 3. Exterior and interior similarities are limitless!!! The Interior of the
> Fiero feels and looks very similar to the DeLorean...with a high center
> console, control layout is nearly identical, and visibility is somewhat
> limited, although better in the Fiero. The car almost identical in height,
> close in width, but the DeLorean is longer. Exterior - the Fiero and
> DeLorean have quarter windows, side moldings, and similar tail-lights.
>
> Perhaps these are stretches, but was there any DeLorean oriented
motivation
> behind GMs Fiero project. I know it began in the early eighties, to
compete
> with the Fiat X19. First model Fieros came out in '84 a year after DMC
went
> bankrupt. Just thought I would try and get some more info on this.
>
> Thanks,
> Sean
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