Re: [DML] top speed

[mike.griese@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]

If by "racetrack" you mean "off a cliff" a DeLorean might 
make 150mph.  Top speed as quoted by magazines of 
the era were 120-130mph (Car and Driver, May and July
1981) 136mph est (Wheels, June 1981), 117mph measured
(Autocar, June 1981), 109mph measured (Road and Track
December 1981), 120mph estimated (Car and Driver 
December 1981).  There were no cars in any of the 
comparisons (Ferrari 308, Maserati Merak, Corvette, 
Porsche 911) that came closer to 150mph than 140.

--
Mike


-------------- Original message from "andy" <andyblackmon@xxxxxxx>: -------------- 


> Guys in 1981 Road and Track test drove the new Delorean. I am sure 
> that someone on this site has this magazine close at hand. They wrote 
> a nice review of the car and they listed the top speed they got on a 
> race track. I don't recall the exact speed they listed but I think it 
> was in the 150's. As I said someone must have this article handy. I 
> can tell you for sure that the top end is over 125 stock. 
> 
> Andy B 3513 
> 

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