DeLorean to Field eVTOL Racer in Airspeeder Series
The iconic DeLorean brand is campaigning a stainless‑steel electric aircraft for the Airspeeder eVTOL racing series, coinciding with Tesla’s planned hover‑capable Roadster.
15 Oct 2026 0 reads Compiled with AI
The new vehicle will use the spec Airspeeder Mk3C chassis that all entrants share. DeLorean’s Alpha5 EV is a gull‑winged sport coupe that demonstrates the brand’s continued focus on high‑performance design.
For the 2027‑28 season, DeLorean will work with student engineering teams from UC Berkeley and Georgia Tech to design an all‑new eVTOL racer that fits Airspeeder’s competition rules. The collaboration may be partly a publicity effort, but it places an American icon on the international grid at the start of the series.
The timing of DeLorean’s entry comes as Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk, shows a fascination with time‑machine themes, reflected in the Model X’s falcon‑wing doors and the Cybertruck’s stainless‑steel finish. Tesla has also pursued hover technology for its long‑delayed Roadster 2.0, adding context to the growing interest in electric aircraft and hovering vehicles.
DeLorean’s participation signals how legacy automotive brands are exploring new mobility options in the electric‑aircraft arena. By racing a spec Mk3C chassis, the brand joins other manufacturers in a growing trend that could reshape the future of high‑speed, electric, airborne transport.