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"Photos by John Lamm   DeLorean is back to the future with a running prototype of the DeLorean Electric. In its current form, the DeLorean Electric uses a 400-volt AC liquid-cooled motor that produces 260 hp and 360 lb.-ft. of torque. The batteries are lithium-ion phosphate that a DeLorean representative says will charge in 3.5 hours using the 240-volt DMCev Smart Charging Solution station. Range is a claimed 100-plus miles. In total, the electric prototype weighs about 200 lb. more than the original for a total weight of an estimated 3200 lb. The DeLorean Electric is estimated to run from 0-60 mph in 4.9 sec. and reach a top speed of 125 mph, or 37 more than 88 mph for fans of the Back to the Future trilogy. The DeLorean Electric receives upgraded brakes to compensate for the change in weight distribution. The new, battery-equipped DMC has a much favorable 45:55 front/rear weight balance versus the original&amp;#039;s 68:32.  For the production version, DeLorean says the electric-powered car will weigh closer to the original 3000 lb. thanks to a new composite underbody and new lightweight panels such as the dashboard, seats and dash panels. The DC motor the prototype DeLorean is using will also change when it goes on sale. The production trim will rely on an AC motor to allow for brake regen. No word on whether a Mr. Fusion option will be available.           More:              Full Coverage: 2012 New York Auto Show &amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;gt;  Photos: 2012 New York Auto Show &amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;gt; . Related posts:  Sales Begin to Boom for Auto Companies \u2013 2012 New York Auto Show Great Scott! Someone Built an Electric DeLorean 2012 VPG Autos MV-1: Designed For Accessibility \u2013 2012 New York Auto Show  "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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