Re: [doc] Re: Real world, FAQ.

[Senatorpack@xxxx]

Another suggestion is to start developing another alternative that is 
commonly overlooked or completely ignored. The Renault-Alpine turbo and 
normally aspirated version. 

The DeLorean engine was developed from the Renault-Alpine from 1978-1980. 
The engine in the DeLorean is commonly referred to as the Volvo 264 & 760 
since it was the only car in the USA at that time that used that 
engine...which is really stretching the truth & I know that we want to 
provide the public with accurate information.

DeLorean Motor purchased seven (7) Alpines as test cars. DMC didn't 
purchase any Volvos 264/760 GLE, Peugeot 604's, or Renault 30's as test 
cars...However, they did purchase the Lotus Esprit S1 and the Mercedes Benz 
300 SL Gullwing.

Of course that Renault had a very challenging global market, as their 
reputation was for building small commuter cars such as the R5 and not known 
for their supercar the Alpine-Renault 310-610A. Renault was winning in 
Formula 2 & 4 and Formula 1 with the twin turbo, Racing version of the PRV 
motor.

If I can provide you with any literature or information on the Alpine, 
please contact me.

Michael Pack

<< > Q: What's the engine?
> A: It's a Peugeot Renault Volvo V6 (PRV-6) 2849cc Bosch K-Jet fuel 
> injected SOHC 90 degree V6. It's the US emission-controlled version 
of 
> the Renault 30's lump, and uses a slightly modified version of the 
same 
> transmission (both 3-speed auto and 5-speed manual). The gears are 
> taller and the transaxle is rotated through 180 degrees for rear-
mounting.
> 
> Q: How powerful is it?
> A: In US form, it's not great. The engine only develops 130bhp. 
However 
> the exhaust system is terrible for performance, and the catalytic 
> converter makes it doubly bad. Just removing the cat can gain you 
20-30hp.
> >>