Where is DeLorean manufactured?
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Where is DeLorean manufactured?
Belfast
| DMC DeLorean | |
|---|---|
| Production | 1981–1982 |
| Model years | 1981–1983 |
| Assembly | DeLorean Motor Cars, Ltd. (DMCL) Dunmurry, Belfast, Northern Ireland |
| Designer | Giorgetto Giugiaro at Italdesign |
What happened to the DeLorean car plant?
Former site of the Läpple factory, Carlow. Opened in 1974, the company fabricated body parts for cars, including stainless steel sections for the DMC-12’s body. Operations terminated here in 2007 due to high labour costs.
How many total DeLoreans were made?
9,000 DeLoreans
In the end, only about 9,000 DeLoreans were ever built. With things looking bleak, Mr. DeLorean got out of the auto industry.
Can you still buy a brand new DeLorean?
In fact, you can even still buy a factory-new DeLorean. Now they have more than “99 percent” of the required parts to create a fresh DeLorean from scratch, according to James Espey, DMC’s vice president. The remaining parts can be re-produced or acquired elsewhere, and boom, you’ve got yourself a factory-new DeLorean.
How fast can a DeLorean go?
| Drivetrain Layout | Rear-engine, rear-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Transmission | Five-speed manual, three-speed automatic |
| 0 to 60 mph | 9.5 seconds, 10.5 seconds |
| Top Speed | 110 mph |
| Curb Weight | 2,712 pounds |
Can you still get parts for a DeLorean?
Are parts readily available? Yes, we have the world’s largest parts inventory and can usually supply most any part for the DeLorean within 24 hours, if necessary.
How much is a 2020 DeLorean?
As we’ve reported in the past, these new DMC-12s will likely receive a modern engine making 300 to 350 horsepower, along with an upgraded interior with modern tech. It should cost around $100,000.
Can the DeLorean go back in time?
In the Back to the Future franchise, the DeLorean time machine is a time travel device made by retrofitting a DMC DeLorean vehicle with a flux capacitor. The car requires 1.21 gigawatts of power and needs to travel 88 miles per hour (142 km/h) to initiate time travel.
Is DeLorean coming back?
With those issues nearly settled, the new DeLorean is now back on track for a 2019 release and $100,000 price tag. And it looks like the wait has been worth it. Just take a look at this beautiful old/new car.
How much does a DeLorean cost?
The introductory price of the DeLorean was $25,000. Initial response was quite good and many DeLoreans sold for over list price.
What is price a DeLorean?
The lack of quality service at dealerships was a point of frustration for many DeLorean owners at the time, particularly those who paid over sticker price to purchase one of the first cars. Upon release in 1981, a DeLorean had a base MSRP of $25,000, or equivalent to $70,000 in 2019.