DeLorean Alpha5: the DMC-12 has definitely changed!
This page is translated from the original post "DeLorean Alpha5 : la DMC-12 a bien changé !" in French.
- 30/05/2022 10:57
After expertly building anticipation with numerous teasers, DeLorean reveals a new fully electric model: the Alpha 5.
What immediately catches the eye is that the Alpha 5 bears little resemblance to the DMC-12. At nearly 5 meters long, it is much more imposing than its predecessor, which measured 4.27 meters. Aesthetically, the kinship between the two models is far from obvious. However, there are a few elements directly inspired by the DMC-12: for example, the front headlights in two parts, the lights composed of three streaks, the louvered rear window, or the DeLorean signature on the left side of the rear. And then there are the gull-wing doors, an indelible element of the original DeLorean.
The interior is spacious enough to accommodate four people. The dashboard is very contemporary. Physical buttons have almost disappeared. A large touchscreen is located on the center console. A second screen in front of the driver replaces traditional gauges.
True sports car performance
Technically, the Alpha 5 is equipped with an entirely electric powertrain, which should be supplied by a British company. Power output has not been announced at this stage, but there is no doubt it will be significantly higher than that of the PRV V6 engine used in the DMC-12. The car can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) in 2.99 seconds. It will take 4.35 seconds to reach 88 mph, the speed that enables time travel in Back to the Future. The top speed will reach approximately 155 mph, or about 240 km/h. The battery capacity will be over 100 kWh. As for range, DeLorean estimates around 300 miles (480 km). With such a large battery and a drag coefficient of only 0.23, one might have expected a bit more.
The beginning of a new adventure for DeLorean
The Alpha 5 will be displayed during Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in August. The car will be produced in Italy starting next year. DeLorean plans to manufacture only 88 units. Subsequently, the American manufacturer aims to continue the journey with other new models. In addition to a V8 coupe, plans include an electric sedan and an SUV powered by hydrogen.
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