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The DeLorean is sometimes referred to by its internal DMC pre-production designation, DMC-12, [10] [11] [12] which was never used in sales or marketing materials for the production model. [ 13 ] Designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro , the DeLorean is noted for its gull-wing doors and brushed stainless-steel outer body panels, as well as its lack of ...
The DeLorean Motor Company (DMC) was an American automobile manufacturer formed by automobile industry executive John DeLorean in 1975. [1] It produced just one model, from early 1981 to late 1982—the stainless steel DeLorean sports car featuring gull-wing doors. Its history was brief and turbulent, ending in receivership and bankruptcy in 1982.
DeLorean's rebirth kicks off with a sports car concept called the Alpha5. Like its forebear, the new car comes with gullwing doors. Look for the car to make its formal, physical debut in August.
At Easter, 1972 GM President Edward Cole drove three Vegas for comparison: a base model, an all-aluminum small-block V8-powered prototype, and the Cosworth. He pledged approval from the Engineering Policy Group for DeLorean's request to initiate Cosworth production.
The gullwinged Alpha5 is expected out in 2024. Meanwhile, DeLorean is showing two concepts: a wagonlike take on the Alpha and a frankly futuristic off-roader.
We drive a DeLorean that has had its uninspiring V6 engine swapped for a potent electric motor. Skip to main content. Subscriptions; Animals. Business. Entertainment. Fitness. Food. Games. Health ...
This model of Corvette is particularly derided for its poor performance. Edmunds.com named this model the 3rd worst Corvette of all time, [87] Time magazine listed it as one of the 50 worst cars of all time, and it is included in Automotive Atrocities! The Cars We Love to Hate by Eric Peters. Dan Neil wrote of the 1980 small block Corvette ...
The DeLorean DMC-12 can be converted into an EV with a new bolt-on kit from Electrogenic. Along with a 43.0-kWh battery, the conversion includes a 215-hp electric motor that's claimed to take the ...