DeLorean To Re-Enter Limited Production in 2008

[fat rat]

DeLorean To Re-Enter Limited Production in 2008
By Rob Beschizza July 30, 2007 | 11:40:35 AMCategories: Automotive
Normally, this would be the sole province of our car blog, Autopia, but the DeLorean has a special place in the hearts of technology lovers, so its forthcoming return--yes, new DeLoreans are coming--is too exciting to ignore. The Houston refurb outfit that nabbed the trademark, DeLorean Motor Co. (Texas), plans to start limited construction:
"With 200 of the original 2.8-liter V-6 engines still in stock and facing a dwindling supply of cars suitable for rebuilding, Espey figures that within a year or so they'll start making the cars from scratch. Their manufacturing plans are modest — maybe 20 or so cars a year. But it would be quite a comeback for a car that was given up for dead more than a quarter of a century ago."
No, it's not quite the modernized neo-DeLorean that we really want (Lotus has no idea how many people would wet themselves should it roll out a stainless steel, gull-winged Exige), but it will do.
The new DeLoreans will likely cost something more than $42,500, which is what the outfit currently charges to build one from scratch with refurbed parts. And you'll have to upgrade to the sports kit if you want a flux capacitor.
For the DeLorean, it's back to the present [LATimes]
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[RitcheyRch]

Always did like the DeLorean although wish they had a better powerplant.

[Wet Dream]

Didn't they use the Chevy Citation motors in these things? Or was it strictly moved into the Fiero as the 2M6? That 25 year old V6 can't compare jack to what the new V6's are putting out, they'll still be underpowered if they are using 200 longblocks and induction from that era. If they are using the block and plan on revamping the topside, it might work.

[pw_Tony]

Let's hope they're not making cars just to transport Cocaine!
lol:D

[Jbb]

I had one.....for its time it was a very nice handling car......bad blind spot....annoying doors......weak electrical system...and a real challenge to straighten squashed body panels.....were some of the bad points.....:D ....among others...:D

[ratso]

A Cosworth Vega would run circles around those turds...:D

[Jbb]

Didn't they use the Chevy Citation motors in these things? Or was it strictly moved into the Fiero as the 2M6? That 25 year old V6 can't compare jack to what the new V6's are putting out, they'll still be underpowered if they are using 200 longblocks and induction from that era. If they are using the block and plan on revamping the topside, it might work.
Dont be so bitter..:D .....It had a Volvo 264 v-6

[meaniam]

DeLorean To Re-Enter Limited Production in 2008
By Rob Beschizza July 30, 2007 | 11:40:35 AMCategories: Automotive
Normally, this would be the sole province of our car blog, Autopia, but the DeLorean has a special place in the hearts of technology lovers, so its forthcoming return--yes, new DeLoreans are coming--is too exciting to ignore. The Houston refurb outfit that nabbed the trademark, DeLorean Motor Co. (Texas), plans to start limited construction:
"With 200 of the original 2.8-liter V-6 engines still in stock and facing a dwindling supply of cars suitable for rebuilding, Espey figures that within a year or so they'll start making the cars from scratch. Their manufacturing plans are modest — maybe 20 or so cars a year. But it would be quite a comeback for a car that was given up for dead more than a quarter of a century ago."
No, it's not quite the modernized neo-DeLorean that we really want (Lotus has no idea how many people would wet themselves should it roll out a stainless steel, gull-winged Exige), but it will do.
The new DeLoreans will likely cost something more than $42,500, which is what the outfit currently charges to build one from scratch with refurbed parts. And you'll have to upgrade to the sports kit if you want a flux capacitor.
For the DeLorean, it's back to the present [LATimes]
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i am confused here. can you buy an original new delorean for 42k? if so i would like more info. if not i would like to see pics of the new delorean

[Jbb]

A Cosworth Vega would run circles around those turds...:D
But it had to keep stopping to pick up the rusty panels that kept falling off....:D

[ratso]

Dont be so bitter..:D .....It had a Volvo 264 v-6
I bought my first wife a nice used Pinto, with blown out brake light bulbs...:D

[Jbb]

I bought my first wife a nice used Pinto, with blown out brake light bulbs...:D
It was the thought that counted.....the ultimate Irony was the Ohio Players 8 track Fire that was in the Craig stereo......:D

[ratso]

It was the thought that counted.....the ultimate Irony was the Ohio Players 8 track Fire that was in the Craig stereo......:D
I upgraded to the 3 band equalizer for her too...:)

[RitcheyRch]

Keep the Pinto out of this thread or you will piss off Jordy. :D
I bought my first wife a nice used Pinto, with blown out brake light bulbs...:D

[HavasuSelect]

Are there gonna be any improvements to the 1.1 jiggawat flux capacitator?

[fat rat]

Didn't they use the Chevy Citation motors in these things? Or was it strictly moved into the Fiero as the 2M6? That 25 year old V6 can't compare jack to what the new V6's are putting out, they'll still be underpowered if they are using 200 longblocks and induction from that era. If they are using the block and plan on revamping the topside, it might work.
Volvo engine
The powerplant is usually referred to as a PRV6 which is the european version of the Volvo 6-cylinder sports engine.
The engine was developed jointly by Peugot, Renault, and Volvo (hence its name). The basic engine is designated as a Volvo B28F and some parts houses can cross reference parts to this engine.