[rescue] Deloreans...

[Mike Nicewonger]

The Deloreans were built on some sort of GM chassis. They were however powered
by Volvo V-6 engines in a mid configuration. delorean's thing was the oddity of
the car., Gull wings doors, unpainted stainless steel body etc. Performance was
lack-luster.

Mike N

On Sun, 05 Aug 2001, you wrote:
> Ken,
> 
> Not trying to make a hibit on contradicting you Ken.... this is the 2nd
> time in the last few minutes, although, I am behind in email...... I was
> told/read/whatever that Deloreans were Ford V6's.  In Auburn I looked at
> one, but don't recall seeing anything that looked Buick.
> 
> I think the Buick probably would have been better, actually.
> 
> One more thing....you say under the hood..... aren't Deloreans rear/mid
> engine cars?
> 
> Chad Fernandez
> Michigan, USA
> 
> Ken Hansen wrote:
> > 
> > The Delorean is a very mediocre car - they are interesting bodies on an
> > early 80's Buick frame w/standard GM bits under the hood, for suspension,
> > etc.
> > 
> > They are typically over-priced, as most people don't know what they are -
> > "Delorean, cool! Look, they only want  $9K - that's cheaper than a Jetta!"
> > 
> > Ken
> >
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