About time to unveil the D and something else

[ken830]

Dual motor?

 

[Eikrokei]

Wait, Tesla is making an SUV?

A shocking thought, I can't believe we've been blindsided like this. I would never have realized this if CNBC hadn't been here to keep me informed.

 

[Dutchie]

I think the big thing is the "something else" and we should focus on that. Remember Steve Jobs' "one more thing " Which turned out to be the big thing? My guess is the Model X and prototype of the Model D which used to be called Model III.

 

[Newb]

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Model S DP85 with more than 3m wheelbase? That Chinese website hints to information from an "insider".

 

[stephenpace]

Looks like invites have been sent to the event at Hawthorne Airport at 7pm on 10/09. Really wish I could go but alas, work prevents.

 

[Beckler]

I don't care how good computers are at driving on the highway. They're likely never be able to navigate all the unexpected things that can happen on the highway [...]

And humans can? All the driverless technology needs to do is be better than humans. And that is a) almost certainly already the case for test vehicles, and b) not particularly difficult considering the average low level of human driver care and attention.

 

[AmpedRealtor]

My vote is for a DROP TOP.

 

[Only Trons]

Well, as long as we're all guessing, how about: chaDemo ????? :tongue:

 

[PokerBroker]

CONTROL SYSTEM FOR AN ALL-WHEEL DRIVE ELECTRIC VEHICLE - Patent application

The timing of this patent is interesting

 

[Vger]

Looks like invites have been sent to the event at Hawthorne Airport at 7pm on 10/09. Really wish I could go but alas, work prevents.

Yes, just got mine. I am going to try to go. I have to be (with my S) in Chicago on the 7th, so I will drive part of the way home and then fly over and back, I think!

 

[AnOutsider]

I'd like to know more about this before flying across the country. If it's Model X, yay. AWD? meh.

 

[tga]

The motor on the Roadster Sport was, I believe, hand wound. Maybe this is the confusion.

Yes, my mistake. I withdraw my theory. I was confusing Roadster Sport and P85 motors.

 

[mitch672]

well, that confirms it.. why have it at an airport, unless it has something to do with aviation.
It's Teslas first flying car, complete with Mr Fusion

 

[StephRob]

Just got my invite. Can't go!! Darn it!!

 

[tga]

My guess is a 500 mile range battery for the Model S. D means 500 in Roman numerals.
Double decker battery pack, added cost for the option about $20,000.

I can't see how you'd add another 3-4 inches in thickness to the pack without a major redesign.

Edit: Also, the resulting vehicle will weigh more than 3 tons.:scared:

 

[pete8314]

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I'd like to know more about this before flying across the country. If it's Model X, yay. AWD? meh.

Are you (and Vger) X Res holders? Just wondered if there's a logic to the invites, as it doesn't appear to be geographical.

 

[AnOutsider]

Are you (and Vger) X Res holders? Just wondered if there's a logic to the invites, as it doesn't appear to be geographical.

I'm an X reservation holder yes. I'm also an S sig owner, so it could be that too *shrug*

 

[Vger]

I'm an X reservation holder yes. I'm also an S sig owner, so it could be that too *shrug*

I am both as well, so could be triggered by either. I think it is almost inconceivable that this event will NOT include the X beta, so I expect all X res holders to be invited.

My speculation about Tesla saying it is at "Hawthorne Airport" rather than at the Design Center is just that they are expecting bigger than ever crowds for this! They must be setting up a big tent or something. Maybe they are also setting up a bigger test ride circuit for the X betas.

 

[AMN]

Did you guys get those invites via email?

 

[ggr]

Did you guys get those invites via email?

Yes. I am not an X reservation holder, but have a Signature Model S and a Roadster.