The first DeLorean in 40 years showcases an extraordinary and surprising ability

  • The DeLorean Alpha 5 supercar is back after four decades
  • Production is scheduled for later this year
  • And, while it’s nostalgic, it’s the innovative tech inside that will give you all the feels

Published on May 10, 2024 at 6:33 PM (UTC+4)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones

Last updated on May 12, 2024 at 11:56 AM (UTC+4)
Edited by Alessandro Renesis

The DeLorean Alpha 5 supercar is being reintroduced after 40 years with production scheduled for 2024 – and it’s a perfect blend of nostalgia and innovative tech.

The fully electric supercar has a top speed of 249 km/h (155 mph) and can go 0-100 km/h / 0-62 mph in just over three seconds.

It has a range of 482 kilometers (300 miles).

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For fans of the Back To The Future franchise, it features the iconic gullwing doors that will stir some serious feelings of nostalgia – only now they can be opened with the swipe of a hand on its smart panel.

When opened, they feature light panels on the front and back that continue down onto the bumper.

And it seems another EV giant is getting in on the act as this modern ‘Back to the Future’ DeLorean time machine was built from a Tesla Model X.

But it’s the futuristic interior of the DeLorean that is really bringing the driver Back To The Future and beyond.

“This car is about connecting you to your family and friends when you’re not physically with them,” explains Supercar Blondie herself, Alex Hirshi as she takes us on a video tour.

When you buy the car you receive a wristband that you can give to a loved one – and when they’re wearing it it can detect their body temperature and heartbeat, feeding it back to you via the driver’s seat.

But that’s not the best part: your friend, family member or partner can actually send you virtual hugs and kisses through tactile sensations in the car.

When delivered, the sides of the chair come in to actually hug you and an air vent behind the driver’s neck blows air that is said to feel like a kiss.

Other features include a display that can either feature modern-day dials or 80s-style dials reminiscent of the original DMC-12 and a USB port that masquerades as an original air-conditioning gauge.

While die-hard fans will agree that it doesn’t look too much like the original DMC-12, its groundbreaking tech, larger design, gullwing doors, and aluminum body mean it’s certainly the most pleasurable driving experience: past, present, or future.

If you want to go back in time, this time capsule’ DeLorean was uncovered in a barn.

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All Supercar Blondie contributors undergo editorial review and fact-checking to ensure accuracy and authority in automotive journalism. After gaining her BA Hons in French and English at the University of Nottingham, Amelia embarked on a vocational diploma from the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ). This led to numerous opportunities, from interning at Vogue to being on the small team that launched Women’s Health magazine in the UK, which was named the PPA Consumer magazine of the year for three years running. As Health, Beauty and Fitness editor, Amelia personally received a Johnson & Johnson Award and was shortlisted for both PPA and BSME titles. Since then, Amelia has created content for numerous titles and brands, including the Telegraph, 111 Skin, Waitrose, Red magazine, Stylist, and Elle, as well as being Head of Content at Vitality and Editor in Chief at INLondon magazine. “My superpower is translating technical jargon about the mechanical workings of a supercar into a relatable story you’ll want to share with your friends after you’ve read it.” After joining the SB Media family as a senior journalist in September of 2023, Amelia’s role has evolved to see her heading up the SEO output of the editorial team. From researching the most ‘Google-able’ key terms to producing evergreen content - it’s been a time of hard work, growth, and success for the editorial team and the Supercar Blondie website. “I like to think of myself as a ‘method journalist’. In other words: I live and breathe whatever I am writing about. When writing about fitness, I trained as a personal trainer, and as a beauty editor, I completed an ‘expert’ in scent diploma with the Fragrance Foundation. “During my tenure at Supercar Blondie, however, I did something I never thought possible: I passed my driving test at the age of 36. One day I’d love to train as a mechanic to better understand what happens under the hood, too. “My sweet spot is providing readers with a ‘takeaway’ (read: something new they didn’t know before) after reading every one of my stories. While I don’t claim to be an expert in the automotive world, I know the experts and bodies in the field to rely on to provide our readers with an informative and thought-provoking story every time they visit the site.”