Re: [DML] Question about engine selection

["DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxx>]

Hank,

Yes, there were several other engine options available, the problem was that in order for the engine to be certified for US emissions it would have to go through a 50k mile certification test which would have severely delayed the entire project. Keep in mind that the engine options were limited due to the configuration (rear engine/rear drive) required for the DeLorean. 

The PRV-6 which met the physical requirements and was well proven for reliability was already US certified due to its Volvo and Peugeot applications. The EPA only required a 5k mile certification run for approval in the DeLorean which meant that they could get the car into production in a timely manner.

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: Hank Eskin 
To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx 
Sent: Friday, August 04, 2000 10:36 AM
Subject: [DML] Question about engine selection



I've had a nagging question about the PRV engine selection... I know John
wanted a European engine, but weren't there any alternatives that produced
more than 130 HP at the time? Not that I'm at all complaining about it, but
it just seems that in the late 70's there would have been higher output
engines available from Europe that just had alot more umph to them.

-Hank #1619



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