The time has come for a brand new DeLorean.

DeLorean Motor Co. Inc. says it plans to unveil an electrical mannequin on the Pebble Seaside Concours d’Class in August. The corporate final week launched a teaser picture of the idea, exhibiting the taillight and left shoulder.

The prototype is being revealed on the Awards Ramp three days earlier than transferring to the Idea Garden on Aug. 21, the corporate mentioned. The title of the brand new technology of the DeLorean can even be revealed in August.

Whereas it is going to be a brand-new car, the automobile will function references to the traditional DeLorean, resembling gull-wing doorways, CEO Joost de Vries advised Automotive Information.

The corporate is looking for a North American manufacturing unit web site and goals to ship the primary buyer autos by the top of subsequent 12 months, de Vries mentioned.

The corporate is just not linked to DeLorean Motor Co. LLC, a service and restoration store run by Stephen Wynne in Humble, Texas. DeLorean Motor Co. Inc. is a brand new entity primarily based in San Antonio that’s centered on creating the brand new mannequin.

It has greater than 100 workers and goals to make use of a minimum of 450 when manufacturing begins.

“The general public response has been spectacular,” de Vries mentioned. “We’ve an superior model; now we have to put out an superior product.”