Delays in factory construction and prototype development at Lotus begin to put DMCL in serious financial Jeopardy. The British government tries to weasel their way out of the inflation clause in the master agreement. Despite these challenges, some progress is made: the DeLorean Prototypes undergo their first crash tests. Lining up a turbocharging option through Legend Industries. American Express and the Gold DeLoreans. Breaking ties with Lotus becomes challenging.