DeLorean considered Giugiaro one of the world's greatest automotive engineers and designers. He was correct. After receiving the technical specifications for the new model, Giugiaro presented a design that looks as modern today as it did in 1981.

"Here are the two pedal boxes. The one on the right is the new standard transmission pedal box Robert installed"

Though flawed at the edges, there is enough of the original concept there to show distinct possibilities. The DeLorean certainly deserves better than to be remembered only for the financial scandals that followed its untimely demise.

"Modifications to the frame were done near the gear shifter to accommodate for the new standard transmission. The box made to raise the shifter to the proper height."

The DMC was virtually turning into a federal Lotus Esprit. Construction of the DMC underbody is similar to that of the Esprit's exterior, the significant difference being the stainless steel panels. The backbone chasses differs on the DeLorean by simply being larger and stronger in order to accommodate the car's bigger dimensions.

"The sub frame is complete with all the rust being cut out in preparation for the new panels. This image shows a shot of the whole rear end. Wait a minute, what am I doing in this section, this isn't one of my projects! Come on Tamir, get your act together! ;)"

No matter how good the suspension or the Lotus development engineer, you can’t disguise the effects of a high rear-biased polar movement, whose beginnings lead inexorably to earthier moments.

"The frame has been beefed up with quarter inch steel plates to the sides and also on front to increase frame strength. The exhaust system is fitted and is entirely ceramic coated, inside and out."

We are considering three more models – a four-door sedan that is in the design stages now and two other cars that are the subject of initial market studies. – JZD

"Notice the charge coolers near the firewall.The Lotus transmission torn apart for the installation of the Quaife Limited Slip Differential. Robert had to get the correct shim and right amount of drag on the ring gear and the differential to ensure proper function."