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John Z. DeLorean’s Daughter Planning C8 Corvette-Based Supercar

There’s a new DeLorean headed this way, and it’s based on the mid-engine C8 Corvette. Set to launch from DeLorean Next Generation Motors, headed by Kathryn DeLorean, John Z.’s daughter, the new sports car will feature a new look, the iconic gullwing doors, and even some performance upgrades over the standard Chevy product. To sweeten the deal, pricing is expected to be relatively affordable, as well.

Rendering images for the new Corvette-based DeLorean sports car.

Courtesy Angel Guerra, via Instagram (@angelguerradesign)

According to a recent report from Hagerty, the mid-engine C8 Corvette was selected as the basis for the new DeLorean as the C8 Corvette Stingray is a vehicle that many people can aspire to own. For reference, the C8 Corvette Stingray has a starting price under the $70,000 mark. But there’s more sentimental reasons as well. Prior to launching DeLorean Motor Company in 1973, John Z. DeLorean worked at General Motors, including a stint as the head at Chevrolet between 1969 and 1972. During that time, Kathryn DeLorean says her father was pushing for the Corvette to adopt a mid-engine platform, a move also proposed by the so-called godfather of the Chevy Corvette, Zora Arkus-Duntov. In fact, John Z. DeLorean even attempted to purchase the engineering behind the mid-engined Aerovette after leaving GM.

Fast forward to today, and Kathryn DeLorean says she aims to follow through on her father’s aspirations, saying that the new mid-engine C8 Corvette “allows [her] to finish [her] dad’s story.”

“I’m building his dream car,” Kathryn DeLorean tells Hagerty.

Courtesy Angel Guerra, via Instagram (@angelguerradesign)

For now, DeLorean Next Generation Motors only has a handful of renderings, but they certainly look promising. The pen behind the new images is Angel Guerra, who spent six years at Rimac, and suffice to say, the potential to create something truly inspiring is definitely there. DeLorean Next Generation Motors is also reportedly working with aftermarket performance builders to help bring the new sports car to market. Whether or not the new fiberglass body kit will fit the high-performance C8 Z06 or hybrid C8 E-Ray remains unknown, but either way, this could be one to watch.

It also bears mentioning that another DeLorean super car is also in the works from DeLorean Motor Company (now under Joost de Vries) dubbed Alpha5. Whether or not a legal battle over the name is brewing remains to be seen.

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Jonathan is an automotive journalist based out of Southern California. He loves anything and everything on four wheels.

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  1. Can’t wait to see it.

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  2. Moar EV vaporware. That being said, this is how LUCID should have built their AIR as instead of a boring, though quick af, sedan.

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    1. I love Vaporwave 💙🩷

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  3. John DeLorean would have loved the C-8. It is too bad he fell from grace the way he did. If it were not for him the muscle car era might have looked a lot different.
    R I P John D

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  4. Any idea what “pricing relatively affordable” is almost surely at or above Corvette prices maybe?

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  5. John DeLorean was an inspiration to the automotive industry. He was definitely before his time and I hope his daughter continues with something as great as what her father envisioned.

    I do not believe that it would take a great deal to improve on the C8 or Z06. With concentrated innovation skills and common sense, it could very easily be done.

    Under no circumstances should her new ride be associated with EV concepts. If it is, it will loose footing from the very beginning. I wish her the very best of luck.

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  6. A rebodied C8 is still just a rebodied C8.

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  7. Corvette needs those massive air scoops. This car may need more air to the engine unless this car expects to do it all with the front scoops.

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  8. Will it have a Peugeot/Renault power plant and top off at 88 mph?

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  9. Proof that with very little extra effort, the C8 doesn’t have to have a cheap & ugly look. That said, they should not kill the targa roof…as the render above suggests.
    They should drop the supercharged 6.2 (currently in the CT5-V BW) in there…that would probably smoke the Z06 and Eray.
    I love the idea…just fear it will get screwed up somewhere along the way.

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  10. Absolutely stunning mid engine car!!!!!!

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  11. Well if it gets the E-ray power plant it would be phenomenal. Be great if they doubled the battery size. It will have the looks, the sound of a big bad V8 and the stealthiness of and EV with the power to back it!!!
    Will they have to detune it to make it slower than the Corvette??

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    1. Her Father was a wonderful person she should have no.problem getting this off the ground!!

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  12. If she plans on selling coke to finance this I will bet the DEA is watching.

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  13. Finally a true hero will leave a vision legacy in the automotive world 🌎 🙏 thank you DeLorean 😊

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  14. We all have our dreams……

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  15. Now this is a cool concept haha ima get it one day.. watch lol

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  16. Why am I reading all these comments with an eastern European accent?

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  17. Should build a car like that for the masses…. Ones that even the working man could afford to actually even own…
    That…. would be a great concept car….

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  18. Typical haters and doubters. Sounds like the same comments the wright brothers got….cut her a break for God’s sake. I support her 100%.

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  19. Car would have to have at least a 50% premium over a comparable Corvette

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