The ultimate must have car.
Designed by John Z. DeLorean whom challenged the automotive industry when he rolled out his ethical sports car from hios factory in Northern Ireland. A series of court battles and limited sales of his car led to his eneviatble bankrupcy. This happened dispite the car being chosen for the film, although it was too late for John DeLorean's company it was just in time to save the car.
Today, because of the success of the film it is a sought after piece of memorabillia as only 8,583 DeLoreans were ever made, this was during 1981, 1982 and 1983.
Designed by John Z. DeLorean whom challenged the automotive industry when he rolled out his ethical sports car from hios factory in Northern Ireland. A series of court battles and limited sales of his car led to his eneviatble bankrupcy. This happened dispite the car being chosen for the film, although it was too late for John DeLorean's company it was just in time to save the car.
Today, because of the success of the film it is a sought after piece of memorabillia as only 8,583 DeLoreans were ever made, this was during 1981, 1982 and 1983.
You can find DeLoreans advertised for sale in newspapers, in car magazines, and on the Internet, with lots and lots of miles accrued and still commanding $20,000-$40,000. And those prices are going up. Indeed, the gold-plated DMC-12s go for $175.000.
by The Informer January 24, 2005
A futuristic car designed by John Z. DeLorean back in the 80's. 130bhp, 95-130mph (US only) originating in Ireland where the car had 170bhp. Sadly the AAA (American Auto Association) put in a speed reducer and reduced the bhp by 40. 0-60 acceleration, about 8-10 secs. 19-21 mpg. Small, rear-mounted V-6 engine. The stainless-steel body of the car greatly impacted the handling. Ranged from 20,000-40,000 dollars. Used in the Back to the Future triogy where the cars' sales sky-rocketed in the US. Only about 8,000 were made before John was accused and aquitted of all charges against drug trafficing and the DMC company was put out of business by creditors. A 4-karot-gold-plated DeLorean was avalible; only 4 were made.
by Chris Deben April 10, 2007
Wheeee! DeLorean!
by Kung-Fu Jesus April 17, 2004
The DeLorean was made in Ireland. John Z. got caught dealing Coke (cocaine). DeLorean Motor Company was "on the rocks", ie, bankrupt. But, the drink tastes good!
by Shelly Bozdog June 19, 2006
Sure it doesn't fly, but Tesla's new self-driving cars are very DeLorean.
Pfft, you call that a hoverboard? Weak. That electric skateboard is way more DeLorean
Pfft, you call that a hoverboard? Weak. That electric skateboard is way more DeLorean
by Shazzu Batman April 16, 2019
The most unfortunate car ever. The coolest looking car ever with the worst engine ever built.
Can be used to describe something in a similar situation.
Can be used to describe something in a similar situation.
by aeorro June 17, 2006
Delorean fast is a misconseption becuase the american version of the DMC-12 had only 130 hp and could do 0-60 in 10.5 seconds.
The flames were casued by time travel.
If america didnt have stupid emissions laws it would have been 170 hp.
The flames were casued by time travel.
If america didnt have stupid emissions laws it would have been 170 hp.
by TDowns May 25, 2007