first rotary powered deLorean
dunno if this is a repost, but check it out, the first rotary powered deLorean.
ROTARY DELOREAN!! http://www.eliseusa.com/images/delorean/mycar.jpghttp://www.eliseusa.com/images/delorean/mycarwet2.jpghttp://www.eliseusa.com/images/delorean/3rotor1.jpghttp://www.eliseusa.com/images/delorean/3rotor2.jpghttp://www.eliseusa.com/images/delorean/trophy.jpg We've successfully installed a Mazda 3-rotor rotary engine into this car! Rotary people know this engine as the 20B, it is a 1.962 liter engine with sequential twin turbos. This engine was originally made for the Mazda Eunos Cosmo, we picked up a model year 1990. This engine yields about 300HP, and 297ft-lb of torque at 3000RPM. We have not had the time to weigh the car, though the stock Delorean claimed just over a 2700 pound dry weight. We guess that the 2.0 liter rotary and the 2.8L PRV V-6 engine weigh about the same. With this horsepower and low weight, this car really moves! |
great...
so Ive seen a rotary DeLorean, a rotary WRX, a rotary Skyline....what's next? I wouldn't mind a 26B Lambo tho ^^ |
We have not had the time to weigh the car, though the stock Delorean claimed just over a 2700 pound dry weight. We guess that the 2.0 liter rotary and the 2.8L PRV V-6 engine weigh about the same. With this horsepower and low weight, this car really moves! |
Originally Posted by nvrfalter
(Post 2898016)
im not following their logic here
From Wikipedia, the specifications for the STOCK Delorean engine: Specifications
I drove a Delorean a few times back in the day, and (to be kind), it was not a powerful car by any means. Also, my Dad had a Volvo 262C of about the same vintage, with the same engine as the Delorean, and it was a slug - could barely accelerate out of it's own way..... |
i just wasnt seeing how the 2.0L RE was weighing the same as the 2.8L V6
|
The 20B-REW in the Eunos is reported (on several non-Mazda websites*) to weigh 350kg fully-dressed. For comparison, the same websites put a 'racing version' of the 20B at 143kg.
I think what gh8st was quoting was comparing a ~143kg rotary with a ~150kg piston engine. I have some doubts as to the 350kg number for the 20B (for comparison, a 13G 3-rotor race engine also seems to weigh in at around the 150kg mark). Hope this helps. * Link: http://cp_www.tripod.com/rotary/pg20.htm |
That is the single coolest thing I have ever seen in my life. I've always wanted a Delorean and throwing a 3 rotor into it just makes it complete.
|
I wonder how hard it was to adapt that engine to RR format? Are they using the stock tranny off of the Delorean?
|
This car was built several years ago. With the original engine, I don't see how it could top 88 mph. This would seem to be supported by the fact that you can't outrun a VW van full of terrorists. The 20B could though.
|
Originally Posted by rotarygod
(Post 2898213)
This car was built several years ago. With the original engine, I don't see how it could top 88 mph. This would seem to be supported by the fact that you can't outrun a VW van full of terrorists. The 20B could though.
But the delorean doesn't need to go faster than 88 mph as long as it has it's flux capacitor :lol: |
Originally Posted by rotarygod
(Post 2898213)
This car was built several years ago. With the original engine, I don't see how it could top 88 mph. This would seem to be supported by the fact that you can't outrun a VW van full of terrorists. The 20B could though.
|
If I recall correctly, the DeLorean was originally spec'ed out to run on a Wankel from Citroen, but was ditched due to fuel economy reasons.
So this is a return to its true design. |
nice find, this sure is gonna take you faster back in the future!
|
Originally Posted by dynamho
(Post 2898332)
If I recall correctly, the DeLorean was originally spec'ed out to run on a Wankel from Citroen, but was ditched due to fuel economy reasons.
So this is a return to its true design. |
damn, thats one fast delorean
|
A revolutionary motor for a revolutionary car.
Sweet deal. |
Me want!
|
Sorry if this is a noob question. But other than Back To The Future and its RR drive chain...what other significance does a DeLorean play? Why is it so famous?
|
Originally Posted by zara
(Post 2898772)
Sorry if this is a noob question. But other than Back To The Future and its RR drive chain...what other significance does a DeLorean play? Why is it so famous?
Well, Wikipedia is your friend.... A couple of salient points (from my memory):
|
Ss!
|
Originally Posted by Silver06
(Post 2898792)
[*]2008 - another company buys inventory and announces that they will re-start production.[/LIST]
|
Originally Posted by Ross_Dawg
(Post 2898820)
:suspect:
Ross.... I kid you not! :) You can get one today starting at $57,500 (according to the website, at least). Link: http://www.delorean.com/sales.asp . |
Originally Posted by zara
(Post 2898772)
Sorry if this is a noob question. But other than Back To The Future and its RR drive chain...what other significance does a DeLorean play? Why is it so famous?
|
Now that is a DeLorean I would actually want to own
|
it says it is a twin turbo 20B but only makes 300hp?
|
Originally Posted by Rotary Mike
(Post 2898150)
I wonder how hard it was to adapt that engine to RR format? Are they using the stock tranny off of the Delorean?
Transmission It was determined that using the stock transmission with this engine would not be a very good choice. Some parties claim that the stock transmission was very reliable and well built, others have told us about transmissions that they ripped in half with 250 and 300 horsepower. Plus, it only makes sense to get a stronger transmission when you're increasing the stock engine's horsepower by over 230 percent! For this reason, we bought a Porsche 6-speed manual transmission with Limited Slip Differential. It came out of a 1995 Porsche 911 Carrera 2. hate board members who need to be spoon fed. |
back to the future part 4!
|
Originally Posted by caveney
(Post 2899015)
if you werent so lazy and actually RTFA that was linked in the OP you would have seen:
hate board members who need to be spoon fed. |
it says it is a twin turbo 20B but only makes 300hp?
Yes, as installed in the Cosmo 4 door, it makes about that - if it was perfectly stock and had the original ECU, that would be the output. S |
Originally Posted by bulletproof21
(Post 2900127)
I hate board members who act like an ass to newer members. You are better than noone.
But at least he can read and not ask questions which are answered in the article :lol: |
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:40 PM. |
© 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands