This DeLorean can actually fly.

The DeLorean is set to enter a competition for electric flying cars, with its debut scheduled for November. And no, it’s not science fiction.

Those who have seen “Back to the Future” know that a DeLorean doesn’t need roads to reach its destination. Now, after showing off the Alpha5 prototype a few years ago, the American brand wants to prove that this promise isn’t just “Hollywood talk” and is entering a competition for electric flying cars.

The DeLorean announced its participation in the Airspeeder International Series, a championship where electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft compete in three-dimensional races. The debut is set for November, at the start of the 2026-2027 season.

The team, named DeLorean Airspeeder Team, will compete using the Airspeeder Mk3C, with its visual identity handled by the brand. For the 2027-2028 season, development of a new aircraft is planned in collaboration with engineering teams from American universities.

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The initiative also aims to serve as a platform for developing flight technologies and to help establish safety standards and regulations for this type of vehicle.

For now, the pilot and design of the aircraft are still unknown. But there is an important difference from the 1985 film: this time, it’s not necessary to reach 88 miles per hour (about 142 km/h) to take off.

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