A new iconic DeLorean DMC-12 is coming in 2021
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Key takeaways
- The gull-winged car has a lot of character, making it look nothing shy of a supercar of the current generation.
- Perhaps, it comes from his culmination of childhood dreams and the subconscious desire to own a DeLorean one day.
- In fact, his automotive design journey was triggered by the dream-like cars of the 80s and the designs of the following decades.
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Griffin, M. (2020) 'A new iconic DeLorean DMC-12 is coming in 2021', 311 Institute, 26 December. Available at: https://www.311institute.com/a-new-iconic-delorean-dmc-12-is-coming-in-2021/ (Accessed: 8 October 2026).
Over the years there have been many theories about how we could travel through time, including this latest mathematical theory that apparently holds water until you realise that it needs as yet unspecified “future exotic materials” to work. The other thing that you need when travelling through time is a vehicle so it’s fortunate that the iconic DeLorean DMC-12 will rise like a phoenix come Fall 2021 after a lull of nearly four decades.
The only thing that’s sceptical we don’t know what it’s going to look like. Will it have the nostalgic old school design that so many of us love, or is it going to surprise us with a modern look fused with the classic aesthetics? The star of the Back to the Future series is going to shine again, without a doubt, and it could even come with its own working Lexus hoverboard.
To fuel our imagination though and prep us all for the 2021 DeLorean DMC-12, designer Ángel Guerra has awe-inspired automotive design with his version of the DeLorean 2021. He summed up the motivation for this concept in his words, “This is a thank you to an icon and a movie that marked my childhood. This is, too, a new DeLorean for my son’s generation.”







As his tribute to the iconic design, Ángel has mustered up this super dope DeLorean for the 40th anniversary of the brand that captured the imagination of an entire generation. The gull-winged car has a lot of character, making it look nothing shy of a supercar of the current generation. Nothing is overdone and every little edge or curve seems well-thought-out. Perhaps, it comes from his culmination of childhood dreams and the subconscious desire to own a DeLorean one day. In fact, his automotive design journey was triggered by the dream-like cars of the 80s and the designs of the following decades.
His DeLorean 2021 concept looks like an amalgam of Lamborghini from the rear and front with hints of Aston Martin Vanquish in certain elements. Then there are these unique trim borders on the sides, over the Albero color of the cobblestone and the deep blue of the Guadalquivir river, smoothly flowing to the front, and the big rear diffusers. The gull-winged doors are absolutely dope, igniting the desire to jump right inside this badass racer boasting all black interiors. And if this is what the upcoming DeLorean can manage to look like it will no doubt inspire generations to come. Not to mention the countless automotive fans who’ll want to park this baby in their see-through garage. The only question that’s pondering in my mind, can it take actual flight? And if so, it’s going to give all the other flying cars a run for their money.
What this means for your organisation
Nostalgia is an asset.
The DMC-12 is due back in Fall 2021 after nearly four decades. People still care about the car and the film that made it famous. Brands with a loved past should ask what they can bring back, and for whom.
Design choices carry the risk.
Nobody yet knows if the new car will keep the old look or fuse it with a modern one. Ángel Guerra's concept shows the tension. He calls it a thank you to an icon and a new DeLorean for his son's generation. Heritage products must serve old fans and new ones.
Watch the enabling technology.
The source notes that one time travel theory needs unspecified future exotic materials. Time crystals and time reflections sit in the same materials space and are on the Watch list. Vehicle electrification is the nearer pressure on any revived car brand.
Three questions for your next leadership meeting
- Which of our past products still hold real affection among customers?
- Would we keep the classic look or blend it with a modern one?
- Which materials and power choices should we watch before we commit?
The trends and technologies behind this story
From the 311 Starburst, the 311 Strategic Intelligence Unit’s map of the technologies and trends shaping the next 50 years.
Analysis by the 311 Strategic Intelligence Unit, from Matthew Griffin’s article and 311 data. First published on Fanatical Futurist.
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Matthew Griffin Founder, 311 Institute
Matthew Griffin is a multi-award winning Futurist and expert in Disruption and Innovation, Geopolitics, Leadership, and Technology, who NASA have described as a "walking encyclopaedia of the future" and a "futurist Polymath."
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Source: first published by the 311 Institute on 26 December 2020. Cite as: Griffin, M. (2020). A new iconic DeLorean DMC-12 is coming in 2021. 311 Institute. https://www.311institute.com/a-new-iconic-delorean-dmc-12-is-coming-in-2021/
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