New V8 BEAST - In the realm of automotive legacies, the DeLorean brand, famous for its iconic DMC-12 with gullwing doors, is making a resurgence. While the Alpha 5 electric supercar has been touted as the official successor, recent developments suggest an alternative DeLorean creation may be on the horizon.
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Kathryn DeLorean, the daughter of the legendary John Z. DeLorean, is steering a project that involves crafting a V8-powered DeLorean. (Picture from: MotorAuthority) |
According to reports from Motor1, Kathryn DeLorean, the daughter of the legendary John Z. DeLorean, is steering a project that involves crafting a V8-powered DeLorean. Straying from a bespoke platform, the vehicle is rumored to leverage the foundation of the Chevrolet Corvette C8. DeLorean Next Generation Motors has been entrusted with the task of designing and constructing a distinctive car inspired by the revered DMC-12.
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DeLorean Next Generation (DNG) Motors has been entrusted with the task of designing and constructing a distinctive car inspired by the revered DMC-12. (Picture from: MotorAuthority) |
Positioning itself as a "non-profit automotive company building next-generation vehicles," DNG Motors aims to channel its proceeds into various disciplines such as science, technology, engineering, arts, automotive, mathematics, and manufacturing. The company's product lineup is said to include a high-end model and a Corvette-based variant serving as an entry-level option.
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Kathryn DeLorean expressed her desire for the project to be anchored in an entry-level Corvette, possibly excluding the Z51 package. (Picture from: MotorAuthority) |
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The Corvette-based DeLorean supercar are designed by Ángel Guerra, an automotive designer associated with Croatian EV company Rimac, and shared by DeLorean Next Gen (DNG) Motors. (Picture from: MotorAuthority) |
As a noteworthy aside, the images accompanying this article are credited to Ángel Guerra, an automotive designer associated with Croatian EV company Rimac. These visuals were shared by DeLorean Next Gen Motors.
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The DeLorean Motor Company (DMC) Alpha 5 stands out as an electric marvel, boasting a range exceeding 300 miles courtesy of a 100-kilowatt-hour battery. (Picture from: MotorAuthority) |
In stark contrast to its potential V8-powered counterpart, the Alpha 5 stands out as an electric marvel, boasting a range exceeding 300 miles courtesy of a 100-kilowatt-hour battery. Crafted by ItalDesign, this vehicle accelerates from 0 to 60 miles per hour in under 3 seconds, achieving a top speed of 155 mph. Initially, Texas-based manufacturer DeLorean Motor Company intended to produce 9,531 Alpha 5 coupes—a nod to the original DMC-12 production plans. However, recent adjustments have scaled down production projections to 4,000 units over the same five-year span.

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