Gen3 "BlueStar" 2-door coupe styling ideas

[clmason]

Is the general consensus that that GenIII is a 2 door?

I could see this being very annoying as a family car. If the GenIII is not good for families then its not really addressing the mass market IMO.

Maybe the GenIII would apply a similar approach as the X with a novel door arrangement. The backwards opening small doors on the Mazda RX8 would do the trick. http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-2004/2004-Mazda-RX-8-Side-Doors-Open.jpg

Just a thought...

 

[JRP3]

Could be offered in both 2 and 4 door configuration, but I doubt it. I don't think either is a given yet, I think 2 door looks better but understand a 4 door is probably more appealing. Might depend on how large the vehicle ends up being, and the size of the back seat.

 

[vfx]

Could be offered in both 2 and 4 door configuration, but I doubt it. I don't think either is a given yet, I think 2 door looks better but understand a 4 door is probably more appealing. Might depend on how large the vehicle ends up being, and the size of the back seat.

Totally agree. So which sell more?

 

[Kevin Harney]

I think there will be a coupe, sedan and convertible for the Gen3.

 

[vfx]

I think there will be a coupe, sedan and convertible for the Gen3.

Convertible yes. Range no.

 

[Citizen-T]

Might have Dragon doors.

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[spatterso911]

What ever happened to this clay model??

 

[Kevin Harney]

Convertible yes. Range no.

Range no. What does that mean ?

 

[vfx]

The top down looses you miles.

 

[Kevin Harney]

The top down looses you miles.

Oh ok. sacrifice I am willing to make. I can only imagine how wonderful it would be to drive a convertible with nothing but wind noise

 

[Robert.Boston]

Could be offered in both 2 and 4 door configuration, but I doubt it. I don't think either is a given yet, I think 2 door looks better but understand a 4 door is probably more appealing. Might depend on how large the vehicle ends up being, and the size of the back seat.

Seeing that part of the Tesla "marque" is unusual doors, I'd love to see the Gen III have suicide rear doors and no B pillar. Tough to get your 5-star safety rating that way, but it would be entirely consistent with the open and spacious feeling that defines Tesla interiors.

 

[vfx]

Oh ok. sacrifice I am willing to make. I can only imagine how wonderful it would be to drive a convertible with nothing but wind noise

Oh, I'm with you.

Just sayin...

 

[jcstp]

Oh ok. sacrifice I am willing to make. I can only imagine how wonderful it would be to drive a convertible with nothing but wind noise

Can I put in a reservation? ;-)

 

[Kevin Harney]

Can I put in a reservation? ;-)

You will be right behind me !!

 

[brianman]

Request: width < 72"
Back seats for only 2 across, not 3.

Remove the middle armrests (or significantly slim) and the opportunity area in front as well. Not needed if you really want to thin up the vehicle. An ICE can't match that change in styling.

Edit: How do I get to the different camera angles in Design Studio? The pricing information is where the button used to be.

 

[TEG]

Remove the middle armrests (or significantly slim) and the opportunity area in front as well. Not needed if you really want to thin up the vehicle. An ICE can't match that change in styling.

I vote for "significantly slim". I like having a driver's armrest even if it is narrow.
Our old Highlander Hybrid just has these little stubby fold-down things built into the seats:

 

[Robert.Boston]

Edit: How do I get to the different camera angles in Design Studio? The pricing information is where the button used to be.

If you hover over the left or right of the picture area, you should get a left or right arrow to move you to an alternative view.

 

[stopcrazypp]

What ever happened to this clay model??

View attachment 7548

We had a whole thread on that and I don't believe we have reached a solid conclusion. My best guess is a Model X in progress (the green house matches the Model S, the bottom half matches the Model X). It could also be another Model S platform variant (like a coupe). I believe the end of the thread discussed what may be a van built on the Model S platform (seen in a different video covered by a black cloth).
http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/showthread.php/7493-Mysterious-Clay-Model

Some people were guessing the Bluestar, but I find it unlikely they were working on it a year ago. Franz just recently announced that work was underway on Gen III:
http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/showthread.php/9279-Gen-III-Announced-for-Sale-as-Early-as-2015

 

[TEG]

 

[TEG]

Some semi-unconstrained Franz creations:

Plus we have design input from David Imai and others: