MissAutobahn
Elon, please ramp up Berlin GF in plaid mode!
I am very curious how the front end of other cars will be like, with mobileye...
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FlatSix911
Porsche 918 Hybrid
Observe the snout's similarity to that of the Model 3. This could be their love child.
At certain angles the Model 3 looks absolutely fabulous. Remember that the comparison cannot be against two door crammed up low height sports cars - that is a pointless exercise. Elon has pointed out rightly that it is relatively easy to design a very looking sports car. The technical challenge and real wizardry is in designing a family car that looks good and is spacious as well as aerodynamic. Model 3 ticks all the boxes for me and I am sure Tesla will do every improvement practically possible.
FlatSix911
Porsche 918 Hybrid
This is what design perfection looks like ...
alseTrick
Active Member
Disagree. Having a concave crease where the mustache is is not perfection.
Red Sage
The Cybernetic Samurai
What I like about these photos is that they show off that the leading edge of the car is lower than the top edge of the 20" wheels. The up-angle camera shots make it seem as if the nose is around 40" off the ground, when it is really, very, very low.I agree. Best looking front i've ever seen on that type of car from that angle. Here's some of my other favourites:
It looks good from all the angles that matter
Red Sage
The Cybernetic Samurai
Yeah. Pretty much.
alseTrick
Active Member
arjay
member
Don't know about hood opening size, but shape is nice. Still need to see an M3 in person to properly judge the nose design...all the low angle photos look terrific, some of the higher 3/4 angle shots not so much.
From a level-angle side view, the hood slopes down pretty drastically. Almost too much. Very porsche-like. The S does something kinda similar, but not nearly as pronounced.
I haven't really noticed this except at just a couple angles, so it's hard to tell if it's the camera playing tricks or the viewing angle is really that tiny.
From a level-angle side view, the hood slopes down pretty drastically. Almost too much. Very porsche-like. The S does something kinda similar, but not nearly as pronounced.
I haven't really noticed this except at just a couple angles, so it's hard to tell if it's the camera playing tricks or the viewing angle is really that tiny.
The back wheels in the third picture don't look round. Almost like the picture got stretched. If so, that might have messed with the perspective in other ways.
alseTrick
Active Member
From a level-angle side view, the hood slopes down pretty drastically. Almost too much. Very porsche-like. The S does something kinda similar, but not nearly as pronounced.
I haven't really noticed this except at just a couple angles, so it's hard to tell if it's the camera playing tricks or the viewing angle is really that tiny.
I wasn't actually talking about the hood from that angle. But it looks fine to me. I don't have a problem with it.
What I meant was more of an overhead shot. It seems pretty narrow and somewhat pointed/triangular. It's different than I'm used to, I guess. Looked awkward to me. But if you don't need a huge hood to access numerous dipsticks and reservoirs and belts, etc., then I guess you don't really need a large hood.
It's not a deal breaker, and it's not a complaint. Just an observation that I wondered if others' had had.
Garlan Garner
Banned
I'm 100% with you on that. I run past a Porsche Panamera 4-5 times a week and every time I look at the front I get reminded of the Model 3.
I don't know if my mind is playing tricks on me but if the Panamera didn't have a grill it would look very similar to the Model 3's front.
I hope they keep the final design that way. The Model S refresh / Model X are already looking better than the original Model S front but I think the mustache-less front looks good as it is.
Either way, I'm not going to cry about it no matter what they end up with.
Garlan Garner
Banned
I believe that is the perspective that I have also.
I absolutely love the new design of the Model S, however if they don't adopt it.....I'm just fine. I'm just looking forward to the car.
It's a little disheartening to know that a year from now.......I still won't have my car.
The sad part is I'm not even sure I'll have mine TWO years from now...
#justeuropethings
#reservedinmay
I'm just hoping for a late 2018 delivery. I'd be totally fine with it if I can configure the car sometime next year and get a rough delivery estimate. Not knowing ANY date at all is the hardest part.
Garlan Garner
Banned
I don't think my ICE car will last till 2018....I might have to buy another one. If I do buy another ICE....I'm going to have to cancel my M3 order to get the most out of my ICE purchase.
garsh
Re Member
Just buy a 4-5 year old Honda Civic. They hold their value pretty well, so you'll be able to get most of your money back when you sell it. And they're fairly reliable.
Don't give up on that Model 3 dream.
JeffK
Well-Known Member
...as long as it's not one of the models with the Takata airbags that kill you [2001-2011] (or make sure they've been replaced).
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