From DMC-12 to V8 Supercar: DeLorean's Next Chapter

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.

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.

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.

Kathryn DeLorean expressed her desire for the project to be anchored in an entry-level Corvette, possibly excluding the Z51 package. (Picture from: MotorAuthority)

In an interview with Hagerty, Kathryn DeLorean expressed her desire for the project to be anchored in an entry-level Corvette, possibly excluding the Z51 package. The proposed vehicle houses a naturally aspirated V8 engine generating 490 horsepower and 465 pound-feet of torque. The choice of the Corvette C8 as the foundation for the rejuvenated DeLorean is strategic, given its adaptable targa roof that can be easily modified to incorporate the iconic gullwing doors.

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)

This development resonates with the historical ties between DeLorean and General Motors, the parent company of Chevrolet. John Z. DeLorean's 17-year tenure at GM, particularly from 1969 to 1972 when he headed Chevy, underscores his involvement in advancing the mid-engine Corvette. According to his daughter, the Corvette-based DeLorean serves as a poignant means to fulfill her father's automotive dreams.

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.

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.

The juxtaposition of these two ventures signifies the divergence in DeLorean's trajectory, with one embracing electric innovation and the other paying homage to the brand's V8 roots. The automotive landscape awaits the unveiling of these distinctive successors, each carrying the weight of DeLorean's rich heritage into the future. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | DELOREANNEXTGEN | MOTORAUTHORITY | MOTOR1 ]

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