Here are
some of the things that changed between Prototype and Production stages:
If the Item is highlighted, click to go to a comparison page.
Item
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Description
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Prototype Pic
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Production Pic
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Window |
The Prototype had what I call "bus style"
windows that slid open and closed horizontally (just like the
sliding rear window in a truck). The Production DMC was fitted
with electric "toll booth" windows. |
![](window.jpg) |
![](window2.jpg) |
Window Alignment |
The Production cars windows did not line up evenly on the
bottom. This was changed in the production car |
![](align.jpg) |
![](align2.jpg) |
Side Mirrors |
The side mirrors were bullet shaped and placed toward the
middle of the windows on the Prototype, these were moved forward
and streamlined on the production car. |
![](window.jpg) |
![](window2.jpg) |
Wheels |
The wheel style changed from prototype to production. I
personally like the production wheels better |
![](wheel.jpg) |
![](wheel2.jpg) |
Side Markers |
The side markers were placed below the black side trim on the
prototype. The production car had them inside the side
trim. Also note the changes to the front
bumper. |
![](marker.jpg) |
![](marker2.jpg) |
Exhaust Pipes |
The Prototype had dual exhaust pipes in the center of the rear
bumper. These were separated and placed on either side of
the back bumper for the production car. |
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![](exhaust2.jpg) |
Front Grill |
The front grill went from a solid, flat black plastic piece to
a grooved piece in the production model |
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![](grill2.jpg) |
Air Intakes |
The rear air intakes were two separate pieced on the prototype
but were changed to one solid piece on the production car. |
![](intakes.jpg) |
![](intakes2.jpg) |
Air Scoops |
Air scoops were added to the back off the rear quarter windows
to help airflow to the engine in the production car. |
![](scoops.jpg) |
![](scoops2.jpg) |
Lower Trim |
The prototype was designed to have matching trim. Not
being easy to match the SS304 exactly, the later trim was made
flat black. |
![](marker.jpg) |
![](marker2.jpg) |
Interior Color |
The interior of the Prototype was a brownish orange
color. The first production cars had black leather
interiors. Later in 1981 gray was added as an optional
interior color. (the black and gray were, in my opinion,
much better choices than the brown). Although a brown interior
was available on the "Gold" DeLorean's |
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Interior changes |
coming soon....... |
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