What To Know
- The iconic delorean dmc-12 makes a comebackLaunched in 1981, the DeLorean DMC-12 etched its name into cinema history by playing a pivotal role in the ‘Back to the Future’ saga.
- A dream realized and a legend bornWhen John DeLorean founded the DeLorean Motor Company, his aim was to revolutionize the American automobile industry.
- A new era with electric revivalMore than four decades after producing their first DMC-12s, DeLorean Motor Company is being revitalized through successive acquisitions leading to the conception of Alpha 5—a sporty coupe with butterfly doors.
It traveled through time, and today it’s back in a futuristic version that’s no longer science fiction.
the iconic delorean dmc-12 makes a comeback
Launched in 1981, the DeLorean DMC-12 etched its name into cinema history by playing a pivotal role in the ‘Back to the Future’ saga. Today, the brand is poised to return to the limelight with a remake: the Alpha 5, an electric model that echoes some of the famous design elements of the original DeLorean DMC-12.
a dream realized and a legend born
When John DeLorean founded the DeLorean Motor Company, his aim was to revolutionize the American automobile industry. The DMC-12, produced between 1981 and 1983, left no one indifferent with its gull-wing doors and stainless steel body. Despite its poor performance metrics, its futuristic design allowed it to become an icon after the company’s bankruptcy in 1985.
- The car featured gull-wing doors
- A stainless steel body made it stand out
- Became an icon despite limited production
a lasting legacy
In ‘Back to the Future’, despite Michael J. Fox’s presence, it was the DeLorean that stole the show as it enabled time travel! The film series from 1985 to 1990 left a mark on several generations, turning this car into a collector’s item since fewer than 8,600 were ever produced. It transcended screens and cultivated enough desire for a newer version—the Alpha 5—to soon emerge.
a new era with electric revival
More than four decades after producing their first DMC-12s, DeLorean Motor Company is being revitalized through successive acquisitions leading to the conception of Alpha 5—a sporty coupe with butterfly doors. Electrification had already touched retrofits of the DMC-12; therefore, Alpha 5 comes equipped with an electric motor promising impressive performance: accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in under three seconds and boasting nearly 300 miles range thanks to over 100 kWh of battery capacity.
- An electric engine for high performance
- Acceleration: under three seconds from zero to sixty mph
- Range: approximately three hundred miles per charge
delorean’s exclusive appeal
The limited series production of Alpha 5 offers more than just nostalgia; creating scarcity aims at collectors and enthusiasts who want a fleeting adventure into their own piece of future history. This brand revival alongside an heir apparent may even inspire sequels beyond what once seemed possible within cinematic trilogies!
a promising future ahead
This article traces how far-reaching influence remains behind DeLorean DMC-12’s enduring legacy up until today’s launch announcement surrounding its successor—the all-electric Alpha
