Gen 3: "A strong family resemblance [to the Model S]"

[GatorEight]

I drew this a few days ago for fun. . . not taking any "fact" into consideration. But I think it is worth sharing. I hope the cut and belt lines on the Model S make it to Gen3, but I think the front needs to be a little more aggressive IMO.

 

[roblab]

Oooooooh, nice!

 

[brianman]

@GatorEight - At first it reminded me of a Dodge Neon rental I had back when. But now I think of it more like this:

http://m.dodge.com//en/mobile/img/dart/gallery/7.jpg

 

[Grendal]

I drew this a few days ago for fun. . . not taking any "fact" into consideration. But I think it is worth sharing. I hope the cut and belt lines on the Model S make it to Gen3, but I think the front needs to be a little more aggressive IMO.

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I love it. Well done.

I recently saw the back of a Chrysler 200 and thought that was the size and rough shape that Tesla should be shooting for. Of course it would need to be a "Tesla" car but there are similarities.

 

[Iz]

I drew this a few days ago for fun. . . not taking any "fact" into consideration. But I think it is worth sharing. I hope the cut and belt lines on the Model S make it to Gen3, but I think the front needs to be a little more aggressive IMO.

Looks Good. It has a nice flow and smooth curves, unlike some of the "box" type vehicles.

 

[gjunky]

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I think both of these look fantastic. I like the more aggressive front of the Model S looking car but I also love my hatchbacks. This would be a tough choice!
A fantastic job by GatorEight and Theophiluschin

 

[ipdamages]

I drew this a few days ago for fun. . . not taking any "fact" into consideration. But I think it is worth sharing. I hope the cut and belt lines on the Model S make it to Gen3, but I think the front needs to be a little more aggressive IMO.

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As would be expected, I think this is great! I'm sure that some will say it is too Fiskery, but I think you have found a nice combination of Tesla elements and some more aggressive styling, with curves, a shorter front and rear, and without the wedge shape. FWIW, I think one could do a Theophilus version of your drawing it would look great, too.

Bravo!

 

[DaveT]

I posted a couple of screen grabs of a possible Gen III clay model:
Clay model of new Tesla?

 

[fjavifp]

Strong family resemblance, low price / high volume... to me it means using as many common elements with Model S as possible only shortened and with few distinctive elements: nose grill, lights, mirrors, rear slope - makes sense?

 

[DavidM]

Bigger design question for Gen III, 2 door or 4 door? I vote for 4 door sedan. The only reason we are not seeing a prototype right now is that Tesla does not want to steal the thunder from the Model X debut. If I'm right, we might not see a Gen III prototype until 2015.

 

[JRP3]

Gator8 has the right idea as far as I'm concerned, though I'd like to see a smoother more aero transition from the hood to the windshield. Maybe a smaller "grill" area as well since it's just an outdated styling cue from the days of large ICE cooling needs. I really hope they do more than just a smaller S.

 

[anticitizen13.7]

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I realize I should have posted actual images, or at least one from the article. Btw, the Photoshop/doctoring design work is apparently by Theophilus Chin. Sweet!

Hot hatch with a Tesla touch! I'd buy a G3 looking like that no question.

 

[EVNow]

Looks Good. It has a nice flow and smooth curves, unlike some of the "box" type vehicles.

It will basically have to be compromise between utility and looks. "Box" type = higher utility because of better cargo space and good headroom at the back. S could get both utility and smooth flow since it is such a large car. GatorEight's idea, for eg., probably results in impractically low head room.

 

[vfx]

Artist calls this a Chop (of the S) but it's worth showing here.

http://svennardten-design.deviantart.com/art/Tesla-137048715

Anyone want to point out the pipes to him?

 

[JRP3]

And the fender vent. Not bad over all, but not good enough for the G3, too conventional.

 

[Transepoch]

Artist calls this a Chop (of the S) but it's worth showing here.

http://svennardten-design.deviantart.com/art/Tesla-137048715

Anyone want to point out the pipes to him?

To play devil's advocate, it is a visual aesthetic expected by a mainstream buyer. Next, stick a charging port in there to keep them from being pointless (and reduce complexity by eliminating the charger door). Finally, figure a dual-pipe/charge port configuration is available, and suddenly you can pump a ton of current at once should you reach a supercharger with two adjacent spaces open. Hello 5-minute recharging times.

 

[JRP3]

You certainly want a door covering your bare charge port, and you certainly don't want your charge port down near the bottom of the car where road slop can get on it.

 

[Grendal]

My preference would be one without tailpipes spewing crud into the world.

 

[J1mbo]

If Gen 3 is going to be the mass market "everyman" car, then it is unlikely to look even half as cool as those renders!

They could probably get the car down to C-Class or 3-series dimensions by moving some of the battery up into the frunk, but unlikely to get down to rival true everyman cars (Focus or Golf) without losing range.

Personally I doubt that Tesla will move to a new battery chemistry until it has been proven elsewhere.

 

[Kevin Harney]

If Gen 3 is going to be the mass market "everyman" car, then it is unlikely to look even half as cool as those renders!

They could probably get the car down to C-Class or 3-series dimensions by moving some of the battery up into the frunk, but unlikely to get down to rival true everyman cars (Focus or Golf) without losing range.

Personally I doubt that Tesla will move to a new battery chemistry until it has been proven elsewhere.

C Class, A4 and 3 Series are the targeted market. Not Ford and VW.