The DeLorean DMC-12 is returning with a limited production run in the USA taking advantage of a new law.
DeLorean Motor Company, Texas is about to sell new cars again.
DeLorean Motor Company, Texas can now build up to 500 DMC-12s a year due to new legislation, which allows old cars to be re-created and sold again. It hopes roll out the first car as early as next year.
DeLorean Motor Company acquired what was left of the original set-up 30 years ago including millions of spare parts. They have also manufactured many parts from new which means they have an ideal platform to begin production.
‘It’s huge for us. It means we’re back as a car company again,’ says Stephen Wynne, CEO of DMC. The new DeLorean is expected to have a 300-400bhp power unit.
There’s talk of improving the brakes, shock absorbers and wheels for greater performance, but the company still want to retain the car’s unique image.
‘There’s no reason to change the appearance of the car, as we go into the programme, we’ll decide what areas need to be freshened up,’ says Stephen Wynne.
The new DeLorean DMC-12 is expected to sell for around $100,000 (£70,000) and it’s hoped that 325 cars will be available in 2017.