Reviving the Future: A 1000HP, V8-Powered Widebody DeLorean DMC-12 that Defies Time
A Widebody DeLorean DMC-12 That’s Out of This World
The DeLorean DMC-12 has long been an iconic vehicle in popular culture, thanks largely to its starring role in the Back to the Future movie series. However, a custom-built widebody DeLorean DMC-12 created by Salvage2Savage takes the original car to new heights and offers a unique blend of nostalgia and modern performance elements.
From Wrecked to Reborn: The Story Behind This One-of-a-Kind Car
Salvage2Savage wanted to make a significant impact at the highly anticipated SEMA show, so they took on the challenge of transforming a wrecked DeLorean DMC-12 into an extraordinary vehicle that would leave everyone in awe. Rather than sticking with the original design and materials, this talented team chose to reimagine the car entirely.
Starting from a severely damaged DMC-12, Salvage2Savage began by tearing down the exterior as well as many of the key components inside the cabin. In doing so, they were able to strip away any unnecessary parts while preserving the core essence and character of the original vehicle.
One notable departure from conventional thinking was moving the engine from its usual front-mounted position to a rear location. Furthermore, in place of the standard V6 engine found in earlier DeLorean models, Salvage2Savage fitted this unique car with an after market 5.3-liter LS3 engine and gave it massive pair of turbochargers mounted on each side of the back.
While the result may resemble a jigsaw puzzle rather than an elegantly streamlined whole, these large turbos undoubtedly make this DeLorean far more potent in performance terms. This particular build indeed boosts engine power up to an astronomical 1,000 HP – which is nothing short of astonishing when compared with its forebear’s original meager V6 output.
Turbo-charged, Twin Turbo-powered and Ready for Its Big Screen Moment
It would be quite unrealistic, even considering Doc Brown’s fantastical adventures in time travel and suchlike fantasy elements depicted within the Back to the Future trilogy. And instead of bringing back memories or predicting our collective future this car delivers unadulterated mechanical prowess on tap – but no flux capacitors anywhere to be seen.
This remarkable vehicle thus defies logic or reason while leaving nothing untouched where performance is concerned. We do suspect, however, that Marty McFly will face little difficulty achieving 88 mph in this monster if he puts his foot down hard enough – which is roughly what we are informed he did achieve with this very same type of acceleration before in the first movie installment of Back to the Future trilogy series produced by Steven Spielberg and directed Robert Zemeckis starring Michael J Fox.
Technical Details that Underpin the Creation of This Unparalleled Vehicle
The team at Salvage2Savage enlisted renowned automobile designer Khyzyl Saleem for reimagining how DeLorean body styling might better complement an aggressive looking, menacing stance. Thanks mainly due these daring yet innovative touches the result looks unlike any other classic DMC12 you’ve ever laid eyes upon.
With custom wiring harnesses and a soundproof cabin provided greater comfort as compared earlier stock vehicles plus updated STATUS seats with bespoke aluminium trims they certainly know how to enhance the overall feel of this incredible monster when driving down highway at speeds over 100mph.
This beast also features the Porsche gearbox fitted for some semblance order amidst madness making easy transitions between gears while accelerating. Wide suspension and lowered set bulbous wheel arches all serve fitting three-piece alloy wheels creating striking visual effect.
The Potential Ramifications of Salvage2Savage’s DeLorean DMC-12 at SEMA
At last year’s SEMA show, visitors witnessed numerous groundbreaking innovations including ‘tank-track fitted Ford Bronco’. Perhaps it might seem incongruous with movie series but the idea here isn’t to create an authentic period accurate representation but rather bring out something fresh from both perspectives – timeless elegance combined high-powered engineering.
Although some may argue why not revisit and reinvigorate classic roadster designs rather than completely stripping them down, we can only agree the aesthetic charm lies undoubtedly with its curves, lines, aggressive rear bumper stance making these vehicles hard to ignore.
Conclusion on Salvage2Savage’s One-of-a-Kind Widebody DeLorean
A question looms as whether salvaging an antique roadster then turning it over with such drastic engineering changes does hold the essence original car’s beauty – many have doubts that could be proven true.
