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The De Lorean DMC-12 was built from the year 1981 until 1983. This sportscar was the materialized vision of John De Lorean. De Lorean earned his credentials in the American automotive industry. John wanted to design his own car; a fast and comfortable two-seater GT. The concept was based upon the items safety, durability, comfort and excellent performance combined with low petrol consumption. John De Lorean was far ahead of his time with his concept in the seventies of the twentieth century. To realize his plans he contracted General motors engineer Bill Collins. The exterior design of the car was trusted to Ital Design of the world famous designer Giorgietto Giugiaro. The technical development was sourced out to Lotus. Sponsored with money of the British government John De Lorean built an assembly plant in Dunmurry, Northern Ireland. The design of the De Lorean DMC-12 was given a low profile and gull-wing doors. The style of Italdesign was obvious because of the edgy and crisp lines. The 'backbone' chassis of the DMC-12 was derived from the Lotus Esprit. The independent suspension all round was also a further development derived from the Esprit. With double wishbones at front and a Multi-link construction at the rear the car was given great roadholding capabilities. The DMC-12 featured servo assisted disc brakes all round. The body structure, fitted to the 'backbone' chassis was made of glassfibre reinforced composite material. The body was completed with brushed Stainless Steel body panels giving the car a unique appearance. Mechanical parts came from other manufacturers. The DMC-12 was powered by the renown PRV (Peugeot, Renault, Volvo) V6 'Euro engine' which was also used in the Renault Alpine A310. The De Lorean DMC-12
became immortal because of its role in the movies of “Back to the Future”.
The DMC played it's part as a time machine. six cylinder
V engine (DOHC) |
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