New DeLorean should have no trouble hitting 88 mph...

Started by the Teuton, October 07, 2009, 08:08:36 PM

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the Teuton

October 07, 2009, 08:08:36 PM
...In one of the strangest rumors we've heard recently, however, our compatriots over at Jalopnik ? fueled by 1.21 gigawatts a Facebook message from DMC ? are reporting that the DeLorean Motor Company (yes, that DeLorean Motor Company) is considering buying the plant and the platform from GM and putting it back into production as a new DMC...



http://www.autoblog.com/2009/10/07/rumormill-delorean-motor-company-considering-rescuing-pontiac-s/

I think it's be pretty damn cool.
2. 1995 Saturn SL2 5-speed, 126,500 miles. 5,000 miles in two and a half months. That works out to 24,000 miles per year if I can keep up the pace.

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#1
October 07, 2009, 08:12:03 PM
That looks really awesome.
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Onslaught

#2
October 07, 2009, 08:13:16 PM
If they put a DeLorean badge on it the thing will fall apart.

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#3
October 07, 2009, 08:14:49 PM
the door hinges are in the wrong place, and where is the roof?
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#4
October 07, 2009, 11:18:01 PM
Quote from: NACar on October 07, 2009, 08:14:49 PM
the door hinges are in the wrong place, and where is the roof?
+1
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Vinsanity

#5
October 07, 2009, 11:44:41 PM
is the body at least made of stainless steel?

I also say that they should stuff a Volvo engine in the rear, but I'll settle for a gullwing-ized hardtop coupe

Payman

#6
October 08, 2009, 04:20:11 AM
No way. I can see Roger Penske taking it over for a sports car line, or Magna taking it for Opel, but DMC?

omicron

#7
October 08, 2009, 07:39:40 AM
That's so crazy it just might work.

Where DMC is going to find the money for that, I have no idea.

Payman

#8
October 08, 2009, 09:14:27 AM
Quote from: omicron on October 08, 2009, 07:39:40 AM
That's so crazy it just might work.

Where DMC is going to find the money for that, I have no idea.

"Monkeys", silly.

Payman

#11
October 08, 2009, 02:03:48 PM
Quote from: BimmerM3 on October 08, 2009, 01:47:46 PM
It's a Solstice.

Not just any Solstice... it's got a flux capacitor and a "Mr. Fusion".

the Teuton

#12
October 08, 2009, 02:41:37 PM
Other than not being able to fit the girlfriend in it, this car would be perfect for a remake. You know, every great movie has to have a remake eventually.
2. 1995 Saturn SL2 5-speed, 126,500 miles. 5,000 miles in two and a half months. That works out to 24,000 miles per year if I can keep up the pace.

Quote from: CJ on April 06, 2010, 10:48:54 PM
I don't care about all that shit.  I'll be going to college to get an education at a cost to my parents.  I'm not going to fool around.
Quote from: MrH on January 14, 2011, 01:13:53 PM
She'll hate diesel passenger cars, all things Ford, and fiat currency.  They will masturbate to old interviews of Ayn Rand an youtube together.
You can take the troll out of the Subaru, but you can't take the Subaru out of the troll!

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#13
October 08, 2009, 02:50:03 PM
Quote from: the Teuton on October 08, 2009, 02:41:37 PM
Other than not being able to fit the girlfriend in it, this car would be perfect for a remake. You know, every great movie has to have a remake eventually.

They made two sequels. :huh: And why can't you fit the girlfriend in it?

Vinsanity

#14
October 08, 2009, 02:53:42 PM
Quote from: the Teuton on October 08, 2009, 02:41:37 PM
Other than not being able to fit the girlfriend in it, this car would be perfect for a remake. You know, every great movie has to have a remake eventually.

I wonder what the timeline would be for such a remake.

Also, they did fit 3 people in the Delorean a few times in the movies.

On a related topic, we're only 6 years away from flying cars. I can't wait!

Payman

#15
October 08, 2009, 03:05:23 PM
Quote from: Vinsanity on October 08, 2009, 02:53:42 PM
I wonder what the timeline would be for such a remake.

Also, they did fit 3 people in the Delorean a few times in the movies.

On a related topic, we're only 6 years away from flying cars. I can't wait!

They still have 6 years to make 14 more Jaws movies.

Vinsanity

#16
October 08, 2009, 03:12:54 PM
Quote from: Payman on October 08, 2009, 03:05:23 PM
They still have 6 years to make 14 more Jaws movies.


Considering that studios have basically given up after the awesomeness of Shark Attack 3, I think we're more likely to see household nuclear fusion generators by that time.

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#17
October 08, 2009, 03:20:15 PM
Quote from: the Teuton on October 08, 2009, 02:41:37 PM
Other than not being able to fit the girlfriend in it, this car would be perfect for a remake. You know, every great movie has to have a remake eventually.
Is the girlfriend fat or something?

the Teuton

#18
October 08, 2009, 03:21:50 PM
Quote from: Onslaught on October 08, 2009, 03:20:15 PM
Is the girlfriend fat or something?

You apparently don't remember the scenes with Doc in the driver's seat, Marty in the passenger seat, and the girlfriend in the back, do you?
2. 1995 Saturn SL2 5-speed, 126,500 miles. 5,000 miles in two and a half months. That works out to 24,000 miles per year if I can keep up the pace.

Quote from: CJ on April 06, 2010, 10:48:54 PM
I don't care about all that shit.  I'll be going to college to get an education at a cost to my parents.  I'm not going to fool around.
Quote from: MrH on January 14, 2011, 01:13:53 PM
She'll hate diesel passenger cars, all things Ford, and fiat currency.  They will masturbate to old interviews of Ayn Rand an youtube together.
You can take the troll out of the Subaru, but you can't take the Subaru out of the troll!

Payman

#19
October 08, 2009, 05:31:20 PM
Quote from: the Teuton on October 08, 2009, 03:21:50 PM
You apparently don't remember the scenes with Doc in the driver's seat, Marty in the passenger seat, and the girlfriend in the back, do you?

I think she was sitting between them, straddling the shifter. Don't ask where the e-brake handle was...

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#20
October 08, 2009, 05:59:53 PM
DMC is still around????
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redbloodedamerican

#21
October 10, 2009, 05:46:01 PM
This looks suspiciously like what DiMora Motorcar is trying to do with sky high promises based on computer renderings.

MX793

#22
October 10, 2009, 06:06:18 PM
Quote from: Sigma Projects on October 08, 2009, 05:59:53 PM
DMC is still around????

The company was bought out years ago and now exists as a supplier of DMC-12 parts.
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#23
October 11, 2009, 06:59:28 AM
Quote from: MX793 on October 10, 2009, 06:06:18 PM
The company was bought out years ago and now exists as a supplier of DMC-12 parts.
They also build and restore cars too correct?

MX793

#24
October 11, 2009, 07:51:08 AM
Quote from: Onslaught on October 11, 2009, 06:59:28 AM
They also build and restore cars too correct?

I can't recall if it's DMC or another company, but somebody is building "new" DMC-12s using a mixture of new and used parts.
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the Teuton

#25
October 11, 2009, 08:18:29 AM
Quote from: MX793 on October 11, 2009, 07:51:08 AM
I can't recall if it's DMC or another company, but somebody is building "new" DMC-12s using a mixture of new and used parts.

Yeah, they sell "new" DMC-12s, too.
2. 1995 Saturn SL2 5-speed, 126,500 miles. 5,000 miles in two and a half months. That works out to 24,000 miles per year if I can keep up the pace.

Quote from: CJ on April 06, 2010, 10:48:54 PM
I don't care about all that shit.  I'll be going to college to get an education at a cost to my parents.  I'm not going to fool around.
Quote from: MrH on January 14, 2011, 01:13:53 PM
She'll hate diesel passenger cars, all things Ford, and fiat currency.  They will masturbate to old interviews of Ayn Rand an youtube together.
You can take the troll out of the Subaru, but you can't take the Subaru out of the troll!

Rupert

#26
October 11, 2009, 01:14:25 PM
Quote from: omicron on October 08, 2009, 07:39:40 AM
That's so crazy it just might work.

Where DMC is going to find the money for that, I have no idea.

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the Teuton

#27
October 11, 2009, 05:57:57 PM
I saw a DMC-12 tonight. It was 1.21 gigawatts of awesomeness! :rockon:
2. 1995 Saturn SL2 5-speed, 126,500 miles. 5,000 miles in two and a half months. That works out to 24,000 miles per year if I can keep up the pace.

Quote from: CJ on April 06, 2010, 10:48:54 PM
I don't care about all that shit.  I'll be going to college to get an education at a cost to my parents.  I'm not going to fool around.
Quote from: MrH on January 14, 2011, 01:13:53 PM
She'll hate diesel passenger cars, all things Ford, and fiat currency.  They will masturbate to old interviews of Ayn Rand an youtube together.
You can take the troll out of the Subaru, but you can't take the Subaru out of the troll!

sportyaccordy

#28
October 11, 2009, 06:45:10 PM
So I'm guessing this one won't be machined out of a block of steel like the last one....

Sigma Projects

#29
October 11, 2009, 10:20:07 PM
Quote from: MX793 on October 10, 2009, 06:06:18 PM
The company was bought out years ago and now exists as a supplier of DMC-12 parts.

oh i see. I'd like someone to take up the the kappa platform, just a waste of a good RWD platform to see it just become another GM goodie gone to their dumpster bin...
RAs, the last of the RWD Celicas
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