In Pictures: DeLorean to race electric eVTOL flying car in Airspeeder series, beating Tesla to the air

DeLorean's Airspeeder entry marks the company's leap from electric sports cars to eVTOL racing.

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The Airspeeder series promises low-altitude urban racing that Tesla has only hinted at.

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Electric eVTOL racers like DeLorean's will navigate terrain at speed, far below traditional aircraft.

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DeLorean plans a bespoke racer developed with UC Berkeley and Georgia Tech students by 2027-28.

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The announcement upstages Tesla's flying Roadster on the day Tesla is expected to reveal hovering technology.

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Airspeeder racing pushes electric flight closer to the mainstream, echoing the freedom of unpowered flight.

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DeLorean's eVTOL racer draws on aerospace engineering as it prepares to compete in the air.

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DeLorean aims to beat Tesla to the air with a rebranded electric racer in the Airspeeder series.

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The Airspeeder series could transform aerial racing much like emergency response has embraced drone tech.

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