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Mysterious Clay Model?
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stopcrazypp
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Here's a quick overlay using photoshop (using the wheel size as reference, and fixing the horizontal perspective distortion as best as possible, the vertical perspective is still wrong; third pic is just for the heck of it):
My opinion is this is likely a false alarm. The wheel base is the same. The greenhouse is the same. The only difference I can tell is the front and back looks a lot shorter and I'm pretty sure that's from the perspective (at that angle, the curves of the car might make it look shorter).
I know from certain angles the original prototype's front end and back end can seem to "disappear" (although not both at the same time usually). The production version doesn't really do that anymore because it doesn't have the same extreme tapering at the ends (likely for crash safety reasons).
My opinion is this is likely a false alarm. The wheel base is the same. The greenhouse is the same. The only difference I can tell is the front and back looks a lot shorter and I'm pretty sure that's from the perspective (at that angle, the curves of the car might make it look shorter).
I know from certain angles the original prototype's front end and back end can seem to "disappear" (although not both at the same time usually). The production version doesn't really do that anymore because it doesn't have the same extreme tapering at the ends (likely for crash safety reasons).
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Nice w SCPP
Shows it could be a two door. So where in the timeline is it? If new it would speak to a new car, If old then it's an early S. Would have to be pretty old though..
If it's the in-between car (Model Z) then it's an answer for the "it's too big" crowd.
Shows it could be a two door. So where in the timeline is it? If new it would speak to a new car, If old then it's an early S. Would have to be pretty old though..
If it's the in-between car (Model Z) then it's an answer for the "it's too big" crowd.
If the video is a year and change old, probably not much to see here, though, if they're going to launch a model per year, we'll probably see the next model after X around this time next year.
stopcrazypp
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Like AnOutsider pointed out, the recruitment video is a bit older than a year. The video on youtube is very recent (notice it already has the Model S "alpha" exterior design, which became public only in the middle of last year).
I doubt Tesla was working on the Bluestar, or a Model S coupe a year ago.
suxxer
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One year ago they had already fixed Model S designs. I't's way more likely they were working on Model X one year ago - or even on this mysterious clay model.
suxxer
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From: Tesla Motors Unveils Model X Thursday, But Is Its Future As Electric Tech Supplier? TSLA - Investors.com
So very possible we see a cope on the S chassis methinks.
People pay 50K for a BMW 3 series all the time what makes you think this will be different ?
Tesla cars based off the Model S "Skateboard" platform are just too expensive to not play in the "premium" league. Tesla will refine the Bluestar/Gen III platform to explore cost benefits that are not accessible for any Skateboard car, be it S, X, or the Coupe.
BMW mass produces all 1, 3, 5, 6, 7 series. They are at a point where Tesla is not with their model palette.
BMW mass produces all 1, 3, 5, 6, 7 series. They are at a point where Tesla is not with their model palette.
JRP3
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Seems as if it would be a smart move to leverage their existing skateboard technology as much as possible, for Bluestar and other models.
stopcrazypp
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To put this thing to rest, I think AnOutsider nailed it. The Model X clay model shown here is likely what everyone thought was the "BlueStar" or S coupe. I guess no one expect the Model X to be so similar to the Model S.
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