Model X Mule Sightings

[JST]

Wow... What happened to the rear spoiler?

It may still be there--note the absence of a third brake light elsewhere.

At the same time, this car seems to have a more pronounced ducktail spoiler than we've seen on the final ones in the configurator.

Early on we saw some mules with a bit of a bustle back; when I saw the spoiler I assumed those had been fake covers designed to obscure the spoiler. But I suppose it's possible that on some models the spoiler is fixed rather than moveable? We still haven't seen any final pics of the 70 (or even any confirmation that there *is* a 70), so that might be it.

Or this might just be a spoiler like you can get on the S, and you can't make out the active spoiler.

Compare, especially above the rear side marker light:

Edit: actually the more I look at it, the more I think that the more pronounced ducktail on the blue one is just a trick of light and perspective.

 

[Local host]

From Bay Area Car Spotters. The comments from that Facebook group are not kind to the X's aesthetics...

 

[pgiralt]

But the driver is not wearing plaid!!! It must mean something. :biggrin:

 

[AnxietyRanger]

It may still be there--note the absence of a third brake light elsewhere.

At the same time, this car seems to have a more pronounced ducktail spoiler than we've seen on the final ones in the configurator.

Early on we saw some mules with a bit of a bustle back; when I saw the spoiler I assumed those had been fake covers designed to obscure the spoiler. But I suppose it's possible that on some models the spoiler is fixed rather than moveable? We still haven't seen any final pics of the 70 (or even any confirmation that there *is* a 70), so that might be it.

Or this might just be a spoiler like you can get on the S, and you can't make out the active spoiler.

While there have been some subtle differences in some mule features, front bumper cross bar, nosecone and mentioned spoiler covers being one, I'm not sure if the spoiler lip differences in this blue mule aren't merely different camera optics bending, expanding the image a little unconventionally.

To me it looks like the closed spoiler is there just as normal. We used to see many mules with closed spoilers.

 

[Seesaw]

We must be missing with the spoiler, the third brake light must be visible at all times and if it's hidden being on the trailing edge of the spoiler you would assume that the spoiler must be erect at all times.

 

[jgs]

Second-hand info, but there was one on M14 in southeast Michigan a few days ago. Black. Probably here for testing, one would guess.

 

[pvogel]

We must be missing with the spoiler, the third brake light must be visible at all times and if it's hidden being on the trailing edge of the spoiler you would assume that the spoiler must be erect at all times.

It is required to be visible only when braking. I would guess that when you hit the brakes the spoiler rises slightly to show the light.

Peter+

 

[Mjølner]

https://twitter.com/sumitmahawar/status/638421213635710977
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This is the new "ludicrous insane carbonfibre spoiler"
The other one is just showing wenn you brake.

Please feel my irony

 

[SW2Fiddler]

Please feel my irony

Irony? Nay, I think MJ Hammer may have Nailed it. CF "fixed" spoiler option and standard retractable one with the brake light.

 

[aesculus]

Irony? Nay, I think MJ Hammer may have Nailed it. CF "fixed" spoiler option and standard retractable one with the brake light.

Seems like it would be the other way around. Fixed standard, retractable is the option?

 

[Carl Leermakers]

From Bay Area Car Spotters. The comments from that Facebook group are not kind to the X's aesthetics...

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Anxious to see the real thing. First-generation hybrids (Prius, Insight, ...) were apparently catering to a particular type of consumer : "I so badly want to be ecologically correct, that I suffer to drive the ugliest car on earth". So the brands made a particular effort in making those cars look like there should be absolutely no joy in the design of a car. In introducing the model S, Tesla did three things: (i) give EV's a proper range; (ii) invent a great solution for road trips, via the SuCs; (iii) prove that an EV does not necessarily have to look like a Prius, but can indeed look as sexy as its performance deserves.

Well, I suppose there are still two of the three arguments left for the MX

But of course, let's wait for the real thing to be presented before judging too harshly (it may also have a lot to do with those wheels (19"/20"?) on the mules).

 

[CarlK]

Sigh more comments on the look based on a test mule.

 

[SW2Fiddler]

Seems like it would be the other way around. Fixed standard, retractable is the option?

I get part of that from the "Configuration Has Begun!" thread:
Standard Equipment
Automatically retracting rear spoiler

 

[JST]

From the "Configuration Has Begun!" thread:
Standard Equipment
Automatically retracting rear spoiler

Yes, though we don't know for sure if there is a difference in "standard equipment" depending on which battery type you select. The Sig ordering pages we've seen all assume a 90 kWh battery as a starting point.

But I generally agree that the retracting spoiler is likely standard across all models.

 

[BerTX]

Yes, though we don't know for sure if there is a difference in "standard equipment" depending on which battery type you select. The Sig ordering pages we've seen all assume a 90 kWh battery as a starting point.

But I generally agree that the retracting spoiler is likely standard across all models.

The retracting spoiler is functional and required to correct for compromises in the aerodynamics of the rear window slope. It will likely be on all models.

 

[gizmoboy]

I have no problem believing the latest seen nose cone (albeit with missing trim on top) is part of the final setup. It is possible.

After all, the ultimate authority on life, universe and Model X - Eds - made no claim of the nose cone being missing.

...

In Eds we trust.

Actually laughed out loud with this. Nice job, AR.

 

[Ulabrand]

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[ohmman]

https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xaf1/t51.2885-15/s640x640/sh0.08/e35/11910141_879674562114112_1619903075_n.jpg

Prototype photos, FYI. Nothing new.

 

[muleferg]

Tesla Mule Ornaments. HeHaw

 

[FlatSix911]

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