The new model, referred to as the DeLorean EVolved, features gullwing doors and looks like a modern version of the iconic DMC-12 from the early ‘80s. As suggested by the hashtags, the new DeLorean will be fully electric and more focused on luxury. It will be designed by Italdesign, and built by the DeLorean Motor Company that is owned by Liverpool-born engineer Stephen Wynne with headquarters in Humble, Texas. There is no word on pricing and availability but we suspect it will be a limited-production model.
The teaser is cryptic but it reveals a
dynamic silhouette with the signature gullwing doors, a more sculpted bonnet,
and an illuminated V emblem on the grille. It comes a year after Italdesign’s
own teaser for a modern-day DeLorean, although this one had the DMC moniker at
the front. Italdesign’s involvement with the project is fitting to the car’s
heritage since the original DMC-12 was designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro – even if
the Italdesign founder is not a part of the company anymore.
Last year, Italdesign partnered with
Williams Advanced Engineering for developing the EVX modular platform, which
sounds ideal for a high-performance GT from a low-volume automaker like
DeLorean. The EV-dedicated architecture can provide a power output of up to
1,341 hp and a maximum range of 1,000 km.
