Re: [DML] top speed

[Martin Gutkowski - DMC Ltd <martin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

spaceace3113 wrote:

>  Martin, out of curiousity what makes you say the GTA is more
>streamlined aerodynamically? I'm kinda under the impressison the
>Delorean is more streamlined than tha Alpine., Not arguing,just
>asking. with better gearing the Delorean should be able to reach 140
>in my opinion of course.
>
That's the way it was designed - the GTA was designed in a wind-tunnel, 
I believe.

http://www.delorean.co.uk/gta.jpeg

It's mainly the nose that looks considerably different and more slippery

http://www.emagineproductions.co.uk/delorean/Acecafe/pages/Ace%201_jpg.htm
(the red one is a LeMans special edition GTA turbo)

http://www.emagineproductions.co.uk/delorean/Acecafe/pages/Ace%203_jpg.htm
(early one in foreground)

The GTA's were all parked with their rear wheels up a small bank which 
is why they look so much lower than the DeLoreans! In reality, they ride 
at a very similar height.

4th and 5th ratios are as follows

DeLorean/NA GTA:    1.04    0.82
GTA Turbo:    0.96    0.76

Hope this answers your question

Martin









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