Comments on: “You built a time machine out of a DeLorean?” [BTTF Week] http://www.overthinkingit.com/2009/01/15/you-built-a-time-machine-out-of-a-delorean/ Overthinking It subjects the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn't deserve. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 04:53:58 +0000 hourly 1 By: Nicole http://www.overthinkingit.com/2009/01/15/you-built-a-time-machine-out-of-a-delorean/#comment-6740 Nicole Wed, 25 Feb 2009 17:01:58 +0000 http://www.overthinkingit.com/?p=4205#comment-6740 Just had to give props for the Gob Bluth reference. Plating a car in gold is something he would absolutely do. And Lindsay with her diamond dust. Ohhh, Bluths. Just had to give props for the Gob Bluth reference. Plating a car in gold is something he would absolutely do. And Lindsay with her diamond dust. Ohhh, Bluths.

]]> By: Josh http://www.overthinkingit.com/2009/01/15/you-built-a-time-machine-out-of-a-delorean/#comment-5741 Josh Sat, 31 Jan 2009 07:01:16 +0000 http://www.overthinkingit.com/?p=4205#comment-5741 I don't think DeLorean was as hapless as you make him out to be. Before the utterly epic failure with his own company, he was apparently a guru in the auto industry who knew exactly what people wanted. In addition to the biopic in the works, there is already a concept album based on the life and times of John DeLorean: http://www.myspace.com/neonx2 To complete the circle, a great OTI moment-- what the hell does Alderaan have to do with John DeLorean? I don’t think DeLorean was as hapless as you make him out to be. Before the utterly epic failure with his own company, he was apparently a guru in the auto industry who knew exactly what people wanted.

In addition to the biopic in the works, there is already a concept album based on the life and times of John DeLorean:

http://www.myspace.com/neonx2

To complete the circle, a great OTI moment– what the hell does Alderaan have to do with John DeLorean?

]]> By: Alex http://www.overthinkingit.com/2009/01/15/you-built-a-time-machine-out-of-a-delorean/#comment-5669 Alex Fri, 30 Jan 2009 05:10:32 +0000 http://www.overthinkingit.com/?p=4205#comment-5669 The original DeLorean speedometer didn't even go up to 88 mph. It stopped at 85. There was an optional "sports package" the buyer had to upgrade to in order to have the speedo with a higher top end. Good think Doc checked that option box! The original DeLorean speedometer didn’t even go up to 88 mph. It stopped at 85. There was an optional “sports package” the buyer had to upgrade to in order to have the speedo with a higher top end. Good think Doc checked that option box!

]]> By: stokes http://www.overthinkingit.com/2009/01/15/you-built-a-time-machine-out-of-a-delorean/#comment-5340 stokes Sat, 24 Jan 2009 06:12:55 +0000 http://www.overthinkingit.com/?p=4205#comment-5340 @ EdMercer - According to what I read, John DeLorean's own *original* design had the rotary 4-cylinder. The design that was actually produced (referred to in the article as "a Lotus crossed with a Renault,") had the French V6, as you say. @ EdMercer – According to what I read, John DeLorean’s own *original* design had the rotary 4-cylinder. The design that was actually produced (referred to in the article as “a Lotus crossed with a Renault,”) had the French V6, as you say.

]]> By: Rob T Firefly http://www.overthinkingit.com/2009/01/15/you-built-a-time-machine-out-of-a-delorean/#comment-4958 Rob T Firefly Tue, 20 Jan 2009 06:12:06 +0000 http://www.overthinkingit.com/?p=4205#comment-4958 There's a great line I've always remembered from the MAD Magazine spoof of BTTF; Marty asks Doc why he built a time machine out of a DeLorean, and Doc replies "John DeLorean almost did time because of this machine, so it makes perfect sense!" There’s a great line I’ve always remembered from the MAD Magazine spoof of BTTF; Marty asks Doc why he built a time machine out of a DeLorean, and Doc replies “John DeLorean almost did time because of this machine, so it makes perfect sense!”

]]> By: EdMercer http://www.overthinkingit.com/2009/01/15/you-built-a-time-machine-out-of-a-delorean/#comment-4952 EdMercer Tue, 20 Jan 2009 05:43:09 +0000 http://www.overthinkingit.com/?p=4205#comment-4952 just correcting a factual error there: the engine on the DeLorean is not rotary, nor a 4-cylinder: it is actually a french (therefore very euro indeed) PRV V6. And the designer, Giorgetto Giugiaro, has seen his share of muscle cars (his studio designed both the 1965 Ford Mustang and the 2006 remake based on it). He just chose to build a more supercar-friendly shape instead (compare the DMC-12 to the Lotus Esprit, also one of his designs). just correcting a factual error there: the engine on the DeLorean is not rotary, nor a 4-cylinder: it is actually a french (therefore very euro indeed) PRV V6. And the designer, Giorgetto Giugiaro, has seen his share of muscle cars (his studio designed both the 1965 Ford Mustang and the 2006 remake based on it). He just chose to build a more supercar-friendly shape instead (compare the DMC-12 to the Lotus Esprit, also one of his designs).

]]> By: DMC1601 http://www.overthinkingit.com/2009/01/15/you-built-a-time-machine-out-of-a-delorean/#comment-4930 DMC1601 Tue, 20 Jan 2009 01:05:46 +0000 http://www.overthinkingit.com/?p=4205#comment-4930 I own and drive a DeLorean and I can say with absolute certainty that a majority of the owners DO NOT swap out the engines in these cars. The frame is designed to have one engine in it and would require severe frame and rear modifications to accommodate for any other. They're a bit slow, but not too bad overall. The 0-60 time is about 11 secs, the same as a conventional sedan; it's terrible for such a sleek looking sports car, though. I own and drive a DeLorean and I can say with absolute certainty that a majority of the owners DO NOT swap out the engines in these cars. The frame is designed to have one engine in it and would require severe frame and rear modifications to accommodate for any other. They’re a bit slow, but not too bad overall. The 0-60 time is about 11 secs, the same as a conventional sedan; it’s terrible for such a sleek looking sports car, though.

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]]> By: Jochen http://www.overthinkingit.com/2009/01/15/you-built-a-time-machine-out-of-a-delorean/#comment-4829 Jochen Sat, 17 Jan 2009 22:40:57 +0000 http://www.overthinkingit.com/?p=4205#comment-4829 Interesting detail: The sound we hear from the DeLorean is derived (well, minus the "electrical" whine) from a Porsche 928. Some sources even claim that the sub-standard PRV-engines in the movie cars were replaced by these Porsche-V8s to deliver more Oomph! during shooting. Just listen closely for the start-up...well, goosebumps... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLgFQ7RVxVw Interesting detail: The sound we hear from the DeLorean is derived (well, minus the “electrical” whine) from a Porsche 928. Some sources even claim that the sub-standard PRV-engines in the movie cars were replaced by these Porsche-V8s to deliver more Oomph! during shooting.

Just listen closely for the start-up…well, goosebumps…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLgFQ7RVxVw

]]> By: nononod http://www.overthinkingit.com/2009/01/15/you-built-a-time-machine-out-of-a-delorean/#comment-4775 nononod Sat, 17 Jan 2009 02:54:51 +0000 http://www.overthinkingit.com/?p=4205#comment-4775 i saw one in melbourne australia... tripped me out big... not only the rareity but it was converted to right hand drive... damn rare! i saw one in melbourne australia… tripped me out big… not only the rareity but it was converted to right hand drive… damn rare!

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