A bespoke American carmaker is resurrecting the DMC DeLorean of old, only this time it’ll have electric power capable of pushing it well past 88mph. Lynx Motors, a brand dedicated to reviving and ‘reimagining’ classic sports cars, has announced reservations are officially open for the DeLorean DMC-EV, with deliveries set to begin next year. The DMC-EV is based on the iconic DeLorean DMC-12 of the early 1980s, though it differs greatly beyond its exterior cosmetics with four electric motors and a large battery, along with advanced interior tech, designed largely to turn heads.
Pricing for the DMC-EV is unclear, as Lynx lists both US$249,999 (A$379,915) and US$299,500 (A$455,140) in separate articles on its website . The exterior is unmistakably DeLorean, featuring many of the lines penned by the original models’ designer, Giorgetto Giugiaro. However, Lynx has modernised the front and rear which now include LED lighting with larger transparent panels and clear Lynx and DMC-EV badging.
Larger wheels have also been fitted, while the side skirts and front and rear bumpers can be blacked out, depending on the colour option selected by the owner. Lynx says owners will be able to select personalised interiors and custom exterior colours, a significant diversion from the DMC-12’s stainless steel obsession The interior has received the largest update, notably showing a large touchscreen display spanning the width of the cabin. Its seats appear to be upholstered in leather, wh.