Electric DeLorean Conversion Brings Icon Back to the Future

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The DeLorean DMC-12, immortalized by the “Back to the Future” trilogy, is making a dramatic return—not through time travel, but with a state-of-the-art electric conversion.

UK-based Electrogenic, a company celebrated for its adept conversions of classic cars, has revitalized the DeLorean, seamlessly blending its iconic design with contemporary electric vehicle technology.

From 1981 to Present Day

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The car’s stainless steel body panels, designed by Italian designer Giorgetto Giugiaro, and its gull-wing doors set it apart from anything else on the road, lending it a futuristic aesthetic that would later make it the perfect choice for a time-traveling machine.

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Despite this, the DMC-12 offered a unique driving experience, with its rear-engine layout providing a distinctive feel compared to front-engine vehicles.

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A New Chapter for a Timeless Icon

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Performance and Preservation in Harmony

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