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. > >>