The styling is typically Giugiaro – slim and exotic. The front grille is fake – the actual intake for the radiator is under the front bumper. The louver at the rear was taken from the Lotus Esprit. The car is certainly a head-turner out on the road.

"The DMC emblem has been removed and the grill has been slotted to allow air flow to the two radiators for the two charge coolers. Notice the two oil radiator coolers in the lower portion of the bumper. Also added is a flexible front spoiler for any steep inclines that may come Robert's way."

The DMC-12 is a surprisingly quiet car given the proximity of its power plant, which is just behind the seats. You can hear even the quieter passages of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony as you cruise. And you'll want to cruise. The DMC-12 accelerates from zero to 60 miles per hour in less than eight seconds with nearly effortless shifting.

"The interior of the car has been modified with an H – pattern shift plate to accommodate the Lotus standard transmission. Near the steering column notice the transmission temp. gauge. View the turbo boost gauge, the shift plate close up, and the newly installed Pioneer navigation deck in action."

DeLorean is convinced that a car can be built which will last long enough so that it doesn't have to be traded every few years. "You don't improve the quality of a guy's life by taking his 1975 Oldsmobile and replacing it with a 1977 or 1978," he says.

"The rear deck was moved six inches forward to accommodate the two MTX (10”) subwoofers. A CD changer is located directly behind the driver's seat as well."

John DeLorean agreed to most of the Lotus plans, but stood firm on several key points, central toe the dream car's expected desirability and exclusivity in America – rear engine location, the gull-wing doors and stainless steel finish.

"The rear spoiler is nicely integrated into the louvers. Notice the Lotus Turbo V8 badge on the right part of the bumper. Here is a nice shot of the car's custom rims (215/50X15"-front and 255/50X16"-rear)."