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Except that they aren't starting production, Tesla is retooling its factory for Model 3 production. Tesla's last notice on it still said "later this year" for production, so I wouldn't expect to see anything on the road until after the next reveal. The shutdown itself will almost take them into March, at that point they might make a few test pieces if only to make sure everything is installed correctly, but I wouldn't expect a complete car to roll off the line until just before the reveal at the earliest.
The factory will still be shutdown then so I'd reset your snooze button.
I think so too. Also, even after they get done with the shutdown they'll need some time to test all the equipment, maybe make some validation pieces, and make sure everything is working. Then they might try to build an entire car on it.
ModelNforNerd
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pilot model production....aka MULES.
read all of the words, please, before putting new ones in my mouth.
Bokonon
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Hey! I reserve the right to misconstrue anything anyone says.pilot model production....aka MULES.
read all of the words, please, before putting new ones in my mouth.
With that being said, I took Tesla's statement to mean they weren't starting any production right way, even pilot.
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But, what happened to all those test drive cars at the first reveal ? Could some have escaped? Or be used for further testing. No need to camou the mules anymorepilot model production....aka MULES.
read all of the words, please, before putting new ones in my mouth.
ModelNforNerd
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There were two driveable cars at the reveal. Matte black and silver. the Red one was later found to be a clay rollable model.
And I imagine that once it was "pencils down" and time to build pilot models, there was no longer any need to learn anything from "older" designs of the vehicle.
they'll look cool on display at GF-1.
Jason Bourne
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Plastic on wood on metal, but close enough.
http://seekingalpha.com/article/3992695-teslas-rare-red-model-3-prototype
Tesla Model 3 rare red prototype displayed at the Tesla Gigafactory [Gallery]
ModelNforNerd
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I read somewhere there was clay involved as well. When they took it to the Gigafactory event, it got hot and the mirrors started to sag......lol
Jason Bourne
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Could be. I remember hearing about saggy mirrors, but not clay. Maybe the plastic got soft, who knows.
Shiplapgirl23
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Interesting. Would you mind sharing this video with him? Is it anything similar looking to that "mule"? There are two Model S' accompanying it, so he should be able to gauge the difference in size pretty easily (especially as he has one, too).
White would be pretty unexpected. If it is, it's gotta be new: we've never seen a Model 3 in white.
I'm not sure if that was fact or fiction but the red model 3 definitely has that droopy ears look. Something definitely went pear shaped with the mirrors.
Our office neighbors are the best! Model 3 driving outside our office alongside the SpaceX Hyperloop test track.
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