Author Topic: 2012 Delorean Concept (Read 4369 times)

WileyCoyote · « **on:** January 22, 2012, 07:44:27 PM »

School has resumed, and this semester my instructor gave me permission to do an Independent Study (I can do whatever I want!).

My project for this semester- Design and build a modernized version of the 1980s Delorean sports car, and create a 30-second TV commercial advertising the car, along with advertisement posters.

I was researching the Lamborghini Murcielago, and liked the back part of the car, so I'm using that in my design. When I get into the actual 3D construction of the car, I'll know the true dimensions and contours.

I don't normally build cars, so this may be a nice challenge. I will be posting wip pics of the car here. Stay tuned!
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd223/WileyCoyote1701/Meshes/2012%20Delorean%20Concept/wip_1earlylinesketch.jpg

Comments and critique are welcome.

ACES_HIGH · « **Reply #1 on:** January 22, 2012, 08:20:27 PM »

This sounds interesting. What are you going to do about those notorious bat-wing doors?

Shadowknight1 · « **Reply #2 on:** January 22, 2012, 08:30:00 PM »

A new DeLorean design, eh? Coolness. Just don't forget the flux capacitor!

Lionus · « **Reply #3 on:** January 22, 2012, 08:34:39 PM »

A new DeLorean concept, eh? I can help where I can and as automotive mechanic I can give few pointers when needed.

Shall it be mid or rear engined? 2-seater or perhaps three as in McLaren F1? Sports, GT-style or supercar?

WileyCoyote · « **Reply #4 on:** January 22, 2012, 11:02:56 PM »

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What are you going to do about those notorious bat-wing doors?

Full interior, gull wing doors, rear engined, 2-seater.

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Just don't forget the flux capacitor!

That will be after this semester.

Lionus · « **Reply #5 on:** January 22, 2012, 11:57:36 PM »

Hmm.. I think GM's 3.7l V6 would suit this car well. Also, it does need that louver on the rear window.

Darkthunder · « **Reply #6 on:** January 23, 2012, 01:54:51 AM »

Quote from: WileyCoyote on January 22, 2012, 11:02:56 PM

That will be after this semester.

Would be fun to see your take on a "2012 Delorean" Time Machine

limey BSc. · « **Reply #7 on:** January 23, 2012, 06:51:14 AM »

Quote from: Lionus on January 22, 2012, 11:57:36 PM

Hmm.. I think GM's 3.7l V6 would suit this car well. Also, it does need that louver on the rear window.

Don't put some Yankee POS engine in it. DeLorean was from Northern Island. Put the a Jag V8 in it. Hell, put Aston's V12 in it!

mckinneyc · « **Reply #8 on:** January 23, 2012, 07:13:30 AM »

Nice and glad someone knows where they were built!

King Class Scout · « **Reply #9 on:** January 23, 2012, 08:11:55 AM »

DeLorian used to be with Ford, so mabey something from Ford Europe, then? I got it, bum one of the new Diesels! you might wanna make a Hybrid form as well (now THERE would be a cheap excuse to make a BttF variant)
Limey: our engines ain't as much of a PoS any more.

CptBenSisko · « **Reply #10 on:** January 23, 2012, 09:31:39 AM »

John DeLorean was the Chief Engineer at Pontiac which is a GM company..he was never with Ford, he worked for Chrysler, then Packard and finally Pontiac.. soo yes a GM motor in this car would be decent..maybe a smaller V8 like the LS4 or maybe go all out with a S/C LS2....make the sucker all wheel drive too LOL

CyAn1d3 · « **Reply #11 on:** January 23, 2012, 09:43:56 AM »

Quote from: Shadowknight1 on January 22, 2012, 08:30:00 PM

Just don't forget the flux capacitor!

or the hover conversion....

looks pretty slick.

like an awesome bastard child of a ferrari and a lambo

Lionus · « **Reply #12 on:** January 23, 2012, 10:57:31 AM »

Bah, no ancient pushrod POS motors for this, it needs proper sportscar motor and not a truck engine..

mckinneyc · « **Reply #13 on:** January 23, 2012, 11:37:39 AM »

Funny King Class mentions Ford. I do recall when I was little the factory where the Deloreans used to be built was branded Ford. The site has long closed its doors but still stands next to the M1 on the outskirts of Belfast

Vortex · « **Reply #14 on:** January 23, 2012, 07:13:17 PM »

Wow!! That looks great!!!

And uhm; correct, I mean, right hand drive, please. :p

King Class Scout · « **Reply #15 on:** January 24, 2012, 08:21:23 AM »

RHD is ONLY correct for brits, aussies, and Japanese (rest of you righties I missed, chime in). get over it.

um, you might wanna redo the Tails, wiley...i got a distinct "Lightning McQueen" vibe out of em.

WileyCoyote · « **Reply #16 on:** January 24, 2012, 09:10:34 AM »

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um, you might wanna redo the Tails, wiley...i got a distinct "Lightning McQueen" vibe out of em.

I don't know what you mean.

Lionus · « **Reply #17 on:** January 24, 2012, 12:59:44 PM »

ever heard of kids movie "Cars"?

FarShot · « **Reply #18 on:** January 24, 2012, 02:25:36 PM »

Quote from: King Class Scout on January 24, 2012, 08:21:23 AM

um, you might wanna redo the Tails, wiley...i got a distinct "Lightning McQueen" vibe out of em.

I don't really see it. Seems more like a Ford Mustang actually.

Bones · « **Reply #19 on:** January 24, 2012, 04:09:11 PM »

Funny but without reading, I noticed resemblence to Murcielago ;) looking great there, one thing is missing from th old DMC tho ... the side rear windows.

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