977 mile DeLorean barn stored - No, really

Post by **foggydogg** » 21 Oct 2023, 08:45

Dirt floor mouse condo, but the 977 number is said to be correct.

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https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2 ... d-in-barn/

Post by **abscate** » 23 Oct 2023, 03:34

Inspect carefully before driving for.....candy

Seriously, that was one of the worst ‘ entrapment’ cases ever.

Post by **volvolugnut** » 23 Oct 2023, 17:58

Bet it has extensive mouse modification messes.
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Post by **volvolugnut** » 23 Oct 2023, 18:01

See here for the Volvo - DeLorean engine connection.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DMC_DeLorean
volvolugnut

Post by **matthew1** » 23 Oct 2023, 19:35

This car model is one of the most interesting in all the automotive world IMHO.

Post by **abscate** » 24 Oct 2023, 03:29

Long Island connection!

Legend turbo cars
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Legend twin-turbo setup from VIN 530
It was determined that the DeLorean needed additional power when automotive magazine road tests showed 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) times for the DeLorean between 9.5 and 10.5 seconds, while its rivals were in the 7.5–8.5 seconds range. There had been interest in turbocharging the DeLorean early on, but the DMC engineering staff was busy with other projects, so DMC decided to go outside to develop a turbocharged version.[79]

DMC entered into a contract with Legend Industries, based in Hauppauge, New York, a firm having previous success with turbocharging Fiat Spiders for Fiat USA. DMC wanted to increase power without sacrificing fuel efficiency. DMC wanted a wide power band and did not want a surge of power similar to the Porsche 930 Turbo. Legend used twin IHI RHB52 turbos along with twin intercoolers. The results were an engine capable of accelerating smoothly in fifth gear from 1,500 rpm to full turbo boost at 2,500 rpm, reaching 150 mph (240 km/h) at 6,500 rpm.[79]

Legend converted four DeLoreans (two twin-turbo cars (VIN 502 and VIN 530) and two single-turbo cars (VIN 528 and VIN 558)).[80] In a test run at Bridgehampton Raceway in 1981, the twin-turbo DeLorean was quicker than a Ferrari 308 and a Porsche 928.[81] The twin-turbo DeLorean tested 0–60 mph in 5.8 seconds and the 1⁄4 mile (402 m) in 14.7 seconds. John DeLorean was so impressed with the engine, he committed to ordering 5,000 engines from Legend Industries. DMC planned to offer a turbocharged engine as a $7,500 option in 1984.[41] Before any of the 5,000 cars could be put into production, DMC had declared bankruptcy, which drove Legend Industries, as well as other suppliers, into bankruptcy.[81]