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Gen3 "BlueStar" 4-door sedan styling ideas

Discussion in 'Model 3' started by TEG, Nov 11, 2007.

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  1. Raffy.Roma

    Raffy.Roma Active Member

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    I like this idea. But I hope that by the time Gen3 will be produced AWD, ACC and ventilated front seats will be available. I also would like a 100 KWh Gen3 version. A car like this would be ideal in Rome :)
     
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    aronth5 Long Time Follower

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    At 158" I would be concerned about the small size, at least for the US market.
    The BMW 328I series 4 door has an overall length of 182", the Kia Optima 190" and the VW Jetta TDI 182 inches.
     
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    I agree.
     
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    Too bad the Genlll will be a two door. :)
     
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    I think it will be a sedan, and then a coupe variant and then a convertible variant. Hopefully pretty quickly because I want the Convertible.
     
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    Rifleman Now owns 2 Model S's!!!

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    This order would be the best way to go. If they want it to be a true mass market car, it really does need to be a midsize sedan. A coupe and convertible version can come next (and hopefully they do)
     
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    As does my wife but I thnk aerodynamics play such a huge part of Tesla's "secret sauce" that a range sucking soft top would be released when battery tech is in the 600 mile range.


    A hard top convertible is probably doable (though not aero perfect, complicated and heavy) and with a frunk there is no loss of carrying space.
     
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    Will the GenIII be a 2-door or 4-door or both? I think they might do something like the 328i.
     
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    Post pictures of what you are thinking...
     
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    How about a mini suicide door similar to the RX8 as a compromise?
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  11. Raffy.Roma

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    #52 Raffy.Roma, Nov 19, 2012
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    I think that Tesla can do better than BMW. In fact Model S has already a much better style than BMW series 5 or 7. I think that also in the case of GenIII Tesla will overtake BMW Style.

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    No please :) I don't like the small rear doors.
     
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    #53 aronth5, Nov 19, 2012
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    How do hatchbacks work with aerodynamics vs sedans?
     
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    No doubt!

    Be we can only compare to what has been done.
     
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    The Model S is a hatchback and it's aerodynamics are best in class.
     
  16. DavidM

    DavidM P2624, Delivered

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    I'm guessing the GenIII will be a 2 door car. It will not be a big car. Just big enough to fit a large enough battery below the floor. I envision it seating 4 adults comfortably, with plenty of storage. I'm guessing 2 battery options, with the standard battery getting a range of maybe 180 miles, and the upgraded battery getting 250 miles. Base pricing around $33K after the tax credit? Hopefully by then it will be a point of purchase credit.
     
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    I think the hardtop on my 3 series only adds a couple hundred pounds. No idea what it does to the aeros with it down.
     
  18. TEG

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    #59 TEG, Nov 19, 2012
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    Remember this thread? :
    Tesla Model C Concept Design Study
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    Perhaps Tesla can come up with some radical door design that has two doors but still lets passengers get in back without having to move the front seat forward.

    I don't like those half doors either. Hopefully there is a better way.
    Note, some nice things about traditional 4 doors:
    #1: Rear passengers can enter/exit without disturbing the driver and front passenger.
    #2: The doors tend to be less long so less chance of "door dings" to neighboring cars and the ability to get in/out even in compact parking spaces.
     
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    i hope the gen 111 has a little more rear end than the model above to protect the rear passengers in a rear end crash.
     

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