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An estimated 7,000 of the highly-sought after originals – selling for up to […]","datePublished":"2019-01-24","dateModified":"2019-01-24","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/DeLorean-DMC12-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/DeLorean-DMC12-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/the-return-of-the-delorean\/","about":["Cars","CLASSIC CARS","LATEST CAR NEWS"],"wordCount":540,"keywords":["delorean","DeLorean DMC-12","DeLorean DMC12"],"articleBody":"The DMC-12 was first produced in 1981 and became well knownfor starring as Marty McFly\u2019s time travelling machine from Back to the Future. Originally some 9,000 DeLorean\u2019s were released in Northern Ireland, each costing around $26,000. The car\u2019s poor performance and handling resulted in a low amount of sales but despite their initial failure, the brand endured, thanks to the ‘Back to the Future’ film franchise. An estimated 7,000 of the highly-sought after originals – selling for up to \u00a350,000 each – are still on the world’s roads today.Entrepreneur Stephen Wynne set his sights on revamping theproduction of the vehicle after taking over as the CEO of DMC. Wynne originallycame to the U.S. from Liverpool in the 1980s and worked as a car mechanic. In1997, he decided to acquire DeLorean’s entire inventory of parts, schematics andother information.Wynne has long stocked the car’s parts and says he has been trying for years to revive the DeLorean. “After 32 years specialising in DeLorean\u2019s, I know the car inside and out\u201d Wynne said.Most of the DMC headquarters is mostly made up of garagework space and storage for these old car parts. These parts are ordered ongiant racks holding thousands of original DeLorean components.He sold off all the parts to car owners and then pursued the idea of building new DeLorean\u2019s instead. He has acquired enough material to make roughly 350 to 400 cars and the idea was passed in 2015. This has allowed him to produce a small number of replicas and sold without being subject to current car safety standards.About the new modelTo fix the low performance and handling issues the iconic stainless-steel classic DMC-12 sports car will be given a fresh makeover, including a brand new V6 engine instead of the original 2.8 litre PRV V6 engine. This engine upgrade should increase the power from 130bhp to around 300bhp and the brakes, cooling system, wheels and tyres will also be upgraded in the new model.The original 14-inch front and 15-inch rear wheels will bereplaced with 17-inch front and 18-inch rear wheels. The new DeLorean willstill have two seats, a rear-engine accompanied with rear-wheel-drive and willhave the same brushed stainless-steel exterior and shape as the original.New internals will also be fitted to satisfy the demands of modern drivers, such as a new entertainment system along with a Sat-Nav. DMC has set a plan of producing only 22 cars in the first year, before climbing to 50 in the second and then 100 in the third, so collectors will have to act quick to secure one of the new models.Release dateCurrently there is no official release date as federal officials are yet to release the required documentation, allowing \u2018low volume car producers\u2019 to build up to 325 replicas in one single year. However, the new version is rumoured to be released sometime later this year. How much will it cost?They will likely carry a price tag of around $100,000 (around \u00a377,000). The waiting list of people expressing intent to buy a new DeLorean is more than 5000.What do you think ofthe DeLorean\u2019s return? Is it destined for failure or perhaps for success? Letus know in the comments below!  "},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"The Return of the DeLorean","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/the-return-of-the-delorean\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]