Petersen Archive: John Z's Dream Car

One of the many enthralled with the DeLorean story was undoubtedly Motor Trend magazine, who would feature the car in multiple detailed articles published throughout 1977 and 1981. Giving the public a glimpse of the story behind the steel, these articles provided a technical analysis of the enigmatic DMC-12, the company that created it, and ...

DeLorean's new car looks nothing like the one you remember

If you've seen the new DeLorean Alpha5 electric car, you might be disappointed that it doesn't look much at all like the famous DeLorean DMC-12 from the "Back to the Future" movies.

The Complete History of the DeLorean

To buy a DeLorean in clean condition, you can expect to pay around $35,000 to $45,000. The DeLorean Motor Company website provides opportunities to purchase pre-owned DeLorean vehicles, although the stock is limited. On eBay, one DeLorean sold for $88,000, and there have been listings that push $250,000!

DeLorean DMC-12 | Iconic 80s Sports Car | Britannica

DeLorean DMC-12, an innovative sports car, produced from 1981–83, with gull-wing doors and stainless-steel body panels. It should have been the commercial …

DeLorean DMC-12 — Вікіпедія

DeLorean DMC-12 з відкритими дверми типу «крило чайки», вид спереду. DeLorean DMC-12 — спорткар, який у 1981 — 1982 роках виробляла заснована Джоном Делореаном компанія «DeLorean …

Used Delorean DMC-12 for sale

Delorean DMC-12. € 68,500.-. 66,012 km Manual 06/1981 Gasoline 97 kW (132 hp) Carrosso Afdeling Verkoop • NL-8375 HN OLDEMARKT. 1. VAT deductible. You can obtain more information on the official fuel consumption and official specific CO2 emissions of new passenger vehicles from the guideline on fuel consumption and CO2 emissions of new ...

The DMC DeLorean: The Car Behind The Madness

In October 1982, after the DeLorean had vastly overshot its initial $12,000 price target by more than double and a string of high-profile legal issues presented setbacks, the DeLorean Motor Company went bankrupt. The DeLorean saw just two years of production, with only 9,000 cars built before the factory closed for good.

Where's the New DeLorean We Were Promised?

Expecting to be able to sell cars by early 2017, DMC and others began spending on their vehicle programs. DMC opened up pre-order interest applications for the new DeLorean in October 2016. But ...

Great Scott! Ampere EV reboots the classic …

Ampere EV reboots the classic DeLorean DMC-12 for the electric era. Great Scott! DeLorean is flying into the 21 st century. Not only is the brand DeLorean coming back with its new flagship Alpha5, an all-electric …

The DMC DeLorean: History, Photos, Generations, Specifications

21 Photos. So, stylistically, the DeLorean was a tour-de-force, but mechanically, it fell as flat as its side profile. That 2.8-liter PRV V-6 pushed out a wheezy 130 horsepower and 153 lb-ft of ...

Buyer's guide: DeLorean DMC-12

But the DMC-12 – named after its target price of $12,000, which doubled – remains a stunning-looking, practical and reliable coupé, whose rather famous movie role in the Back to the Future trilogy, added …

It was restored nearly a decade ago

And that car is the instantly recognizable DeLorean DMC-12 time machine from the first "Back to the Future" film. This particular car is the hero car used in the movie. The organization notes that ...

DeLorean DMC-12 ، حلم الفولاذ المقاوم للصدأ

كانت DeLorean DMC-12 هي السيارة الأخلاقية لجون ديلوريان. سيارة رياضية من الفولاذ المقاوم للصدأ مع أبواب جناح نورس ومحرك وسطي.

DeLoreans for sale | Hemmings

1981 DeLorean DMC-12. Price. $89,995. 1981 DeLorean DMC-12. Price. $215,000. Price. $95,000. Many cars are famous from their starring roles on the small or big screen, but few had the built-in star power of that time-traveling sports car, the DeLorean Motor Company (DMC) DeLorean.

Why The DeLorean DMC-12 Is The Coolest Car Ever Used In A Movie

The time-traveling duo travels back to the 50s with their time-traveling modified DeLorean DMC-12. In order to be able to travel through time, the dynamic duo must reach 88 miles-per-hour, and ...

The tale behind the DeLorean DMC-12

The DeLorean DMC-12 is a curious case in the automotive timeline. It was eye-catching and promised great things. But in the end, it failed miserably. Thanks to a new video from Donut Media, we now ...

DMC DeLorean: The troubled past of the car that went back to the

Holy smokes, Batman! Take a look at these ultimate movie cars. DeLorean wanted to sell the car for $12,000, which is why it is also known as the DMC-12. But when it launched in 1981, the car ...

Heading Back To The Future With The DeLorean …

August 8, 2023. The DeLorean DMC-12 has been a dream car for younger generations since its portrayal as a time machine in the Back To The Future franchise. However, the brains behind the car, John DeLorean had high …

DeLorean DMC-12 | Encyclopedia MDPI

The DeLorean DMC-12 (commonly referred to simply as "the DeLorean", as it was the only model ever produced by the company) is a sports car originally manufactured by John DeLorean's DeLorean Motor Company for the American market from 1981 to 1983. The car features gull-wing doors and an innovative fiberglass body structure with a steel …

Will the ill-fated DeLorean DMC-12 blast back …

The storied DeLorean DMC-12, the star of the Back to the Future blockbusters from the 1980s, may be coming back. This is not the first time that rumours suggest a modern take. It's long been ...

A Pristine 1982 DeLorean With Just 2,891 Miles Is Heading …

Despite a production life as short as a fruit fly's, the lure of the DeLorean DMC-12 endures today. The 1980s-era dashboard gauges, with the odometer reading 2,891.2 miles. Worldwide Auctioneers ...

1982 DeLorean DMC-12 Road Test

In the arena of straight-line acceleration, the DeLorean is not a barn-burner. however, as the nee-Renault 2849-cc V-6 engine develops an only-adequate 130 bhp …

This Reborn DeLorean DMC-12 Goes All The Way Back To …

The DeLorean DMC-12 is perhaps the most well-known on that list. In this digital restomod, all the elements that made the original so iconic are incorporated into a design that still looks modern. Clearly a neo-retro homage, unlike the DeLorean Alpha 5, this restomod plays the contrasts between straight edges and curved surfaces.

The Untold Truth Of Back To The Future's …

The DeLorean DMC-12 was only in production for two years and its Irish factory had already closed before "Back to the Future" made the iconoclastic car a movie star. Although the DMC-12 was a ...

The DeLorean Is Coming Back as an All-Electric Sports Car

The reborn '80s icon could debut as soon as this year. DeLorean finally has a future again—and it's all-electric. After years of rumors, one of the most iconic vehicles of the 1980s is ...

1980 to 1982 DeLorean DMC-12 for Sale

CC-1563912. Please call Nazar for details at 858-699-7596 Original owner, Excellent condition inside out with 22 ... There are 12 new and used 1980 to 1982 DeLorean DMC-12s listed for sale near you on ClassicCars.com with prices starting as low as $67,950. Find your dream car today.

DeLorean Motor Company and the DMC-12: the full …

6 May 2021. 28. This year marks the 40th anniversary of one of the most dramatic, divisive and controversial cars ever to have been produced in …

Classic DeLorean DMC-12 for Sale on ClassicCars.com

Classifieds for Classic DeLorean DMC-12. Set an alert to be notified of new listings. 12 vehicles matched. Page 1 of 1. 15 results per page. ..... Contact. Phone: 480-285-1600 Email: [email protected] Address: 7400 E Monte Cristo Ave Scottsdale, AZ …

Buyer's guide: DeLorean DMC-12

The prototype recorded 0-60mph in 5.8 secs and c145mph top speed, but never entered production. Uprating the standard engine to European Volvo spec should be adequate for most drivers. The DMC-12 comes into its own on open roads, with high gearing and good economy – and less embarrassment from its considerable width.

DeLorean DMC-12 Market

DeLorean DMC-12. (1981 to 1983) The DMC Delorean was introduced in 1981 and was the only model made by the Delorean Motor Company. Also known as the DMC-12, the Delorean was intended to be …

DeLorean DMC 12 Classic Cars for Sale

The DMC 12 was eventually produced in 1981 in Dunmurry just south west of Belfast. During its relatively short life, the DMC 12 would undergo a number of changes including those made to its hood, wheels and interior. During its 2 years of manufacture, 9,000 of these distinctive stainless steel DeLoreans were produced.

Tour The DMC DeLorean Factory

See a strikingly modern design of the DeLorean DMC-12 here. For the haters, the video tour of the DeLorean Motor Company factory probably isn't something they'll watch, and that's fine since ...

Everything You Need To Know About The DeLorean DMC-12 …

The DMC-12 was rear-engined as envisioned by John DeLorean himself. The 130-hp V6 engine was jointly produced by Renault, Peugeot, and Volvo. 0-60 was pretty slow for what was marketed as a performance car, at 9.6 seconds for the manual option, and even slower for the automatic version. Via: Mecum.com.