DeLorean Alpha 5 is revealed

[Timeless]

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I like how the heater controls are neatly hidden behind the ipad thing

No way HVA control is there. That looks like a USB port.

[Dangermouse]

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to be honest, it kinda looks like both

[Mark D]

I've been struggling to describe how I feel about the new DeLorean Alpha 5, but then it just kind of struck me that I don't really feel anything towards it at all.

It doesn't really look like a DeLorean, or FEEL like a DeLorean.

It lacks any of the emotional connection I have to the brand or the car itself. But more importantly, what it really lacks is any connection to you or anyone else in the existing DeLorean community.

When I think "DeLorean" I think of what the car means to me, and the people that I associate with it. All of the other owners (and non owners) that contribute here. The gatherings, get togethers with friends, DMCMW open house celebrations, DCS. Even the stupid facebook groups where people shitpost dumb stuff and get everyone else all riled up. But most important to me, when I think "DeLorean" I think about all the smiles the car brings to people's faces when they see it out in the world.

I don't think this new car will ever be able to duplicate that feeling that people have when they see it, whatever that feeling may be to them personally. It's just a thing with the word DeLorean stamped on it.

It doesn't really matter how good or bad this new car is, it will never truly be a real "DeLorean".

That's my take on it at least.

[Timeless]

I've been struggling to describe how I feel about the new DeLorean Alpha 5, but then it just kind of struck me that I don't really feel anything towards it at all.

It doesn't really look like a DeLorean, or FEEL like a DeLorean.

It lacks any of the emotional connection I have to the brand or the car itself. But more importantly, what it really lacks is any connection to you or anyone else in the existing DeLorean community.

When I think "DeLorean" I think of what the car means to me, and the people that I associate with it. All of the other owners (and non owners) that contribute here. The gatherings, get togethers with friends, DMCMW open house celebrations, DCS. Even the stupid facebook groups where people shitpost dumb stuff and get everyone else all riled up. But most important to me, when I think "DeLorean" I think about all the smiles the car brings to people's faces when they see it out in the world.

I don't think this new car will ever be able to duplicate that feeling that people have when they see it, whatever that feeling may be to them personally. It's just a thing with the word DeLorean stamped on it.

It doesn't really matter how good or bad this new car is, it will never truly be a real "DeLorean".

That's my take on it at least.

Exactly. At least a 911 will always look like a 911. Just call it what it is - DaVinici.

[Dangermouse]

It's like the new e-Mustang - a competent EV upon which the vendor has stuck on an unrelated iconic nameplate. No kid growing up wanting a Mustang, is going to buy that because of the label.

Same here - if you believe all the posters on DeLorean FB pages, the only reason DeLoreans are popular, exist even, is because of BTTF. What will that group see in the Alpha 5.

(Power Ranger fans on the other hand may buy them out)

[Helirich]

Exactly. At least a 911 will always look like a 911. Just call it what it is - DaVinici.

If it were up to me, I would say the new Delorean would have to have 4 things.

Stainless skin

Gullwing doors

Rear engine

Basic Delorean styling

The last item needs some explaining. If you look at at early Mustang, Camaro or Challenger, and than look at the current version, there is no doubt about the styling influence. That’s what should have happened with the Delorean. They could have rounded the angles a bit, but it should have been the same general shape.

[JRNY13]

If it were up to me, I would say the new Delorean would have to have 4 things.

Stainless skin

Gullwing doors

Rear engine

Basic Delorean styling

The last item needs some explaining. If you look at at early Mustang, Camaro or Challenger, and than look at the current version, there is no doubt about the styling influence. That’s what should have happened with the Delorean. They could have rounded the angles a bit, but it should have been the same general shape.

I agree. It's a huge miss.

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(Power Ranger fans on the other hand may buy them out)

Ha! I knew I couldn't have been the only one that thought "The robot from Power Rangers?" upon first hearing Alpha 5.

[Michael]

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/eIUGMMrMxe8

[DaraSue]

Ehhhh. It's OK, I guess. I don't hate it but if I were going to drop $175k on a car it would be a Lambo. At least I could theoretically drive a Lambo to work.

So much for the "affordable exotic", eh?

(that said, if there's the slightest chance the cash from this venture will help get any of our unobtanium parts back into production I hope they sell a million of them.)