Supercar Megabuild - Delorean reborn link

[iflights]

Stephen in Ireland. Must see TV.

https://youtu.be/ZbjbdlOp034

[DMC-81]

Wow, nice concepts on the new prototype! I personally wouldn't opt for a wrapped exterior, but I can visualize the fresh fascias against the original brushed stainless, which I'm guessing will be a popular option in production. I anticipate the updated engine, wheels, fascias, electrics, interior etc. will make a desirable offering for the new DeLorean.

I also think that it's sufficiently different to minimize confusion with our originals.

Thanks for sharing.

[opethmike]

I will eat my shoe if a new car ever actually gets produced.

[Riley88]

wtb that front and rear fascia...anddddd thats about it. I like our interiors they way they are tbh

[Lwanmtr]

I like the front mostly...the back is ok, but just something off to me about it...the interior I think needed a bit more developing....the wrap..nope..

[SamHill]

I like the headlights. That's really all. The rest of the car needs geometry changes and moderization, not aesthetics.

[Bob635]

Updating the D exterior design is very difficult. The D was designed at a time when the "square look" was in. (rather than the curved aerodynamic look of most cars today.)

What this means is that the D was/is not aerodynamic as cars are today. Ironically, the "squared off" from end of the cars from the late 70s and 80s was based on an error in fuel economy measurements.

GM was doing a fuel economy test on their cars early 70s (24hrs per day, for months around a track). The cars would get dirty from bugs, so one of the drivers decided to put a bug deflector on the front end and surprise! It got BETTER fuel economy than the other test vehicles. (this was repeated and verified.)

So the "squared off" front end because a design criteria for a few years, until better testing was done.

So we are dealing with updating a car, while maintaining the "square" look. What the design team did was very good. It does look more modern, but there is no improvement in aerodynamics. This would only occur with a rounded edge on the front fascia. or a more protruding front bumper to allow for a longer radiused front end. You can see this design concept on early 80s sport cars.

OR

How about a Dodge "super bird" option? definitely improved aerodynamics and coolness!

Can someone do this up in photoshop? It would, at least be fun to see!

[David T]

That whole reg is very subjective and there can be a lot of interpretation. Because the basic shape of all of the S/S panels won't be changed, I don't think DMC will run afoul of that reg. From the sides the car will look the same. Once they mess with the front and rear they may now become subject to meeting current regs as far as visibility, candlepower, size of the lights, 3rd brakelight, etc. I doubt changing the interior is going to disqualify DMC either. They can argue that in order to make the car more desirable to today's market they had to include updated electronics like Nav, satellite radio, cell phone and a more luxurious design. They may have to meet all of the accident design criteria as far as sharp edges, knobs, flammability, cushions and such. The biggest challenge they will have is getting another drivetrain, fitting it, and passing emissions in all States. That is going to be the main factor in what the new car will cost and how many get made.

[Rich W]

Updating the D exterior design is very difficult.

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How about a Dodge "super bird" option? definitely improved aerodynamics and coolness!

Can someone do this up in photoshop? It would, at least be fun to see!

I think I have already seen something like Bob mentioned, if I'm not mistaken ...

JZD_FS-500_sketch.jpg

FS-500-sketch.jpg

I would love to get around to building a concept of the Fire Star 500 someday.

Maybe someday.

[Bob635]

Rich,

I remember these pics too. Thanks for posting them .

One thing I don't understand is the double layer on the front end. Is that supposed to be a front spoiler?

The rear design would fit nicely with the new D I am working on. I will consider this.

Bob