The engine in the DeLorean is a "PRV" 2.85, SOC V-6. The PRV stands for Peugeot, Renault, Volvo who, as a consortium have an engine building plant in Douvrin, FR. The engines they built there were often referred to as the small block Chevy's of Europe and were used in many cars.

The frame wasn't a "Lotus" frame, but it was designed by Lotus and in certainly very similar to the frame used in the Lotus car.

In many ways, the car is as much a Renault as it is a Volvo.

Never thought I would own car for 27 years, but I still enjoy it immensely.

D** Ryan
1983 DeLorean
2006 Crossfire Ltd Coupe