Elon Musk doesn't usually mention future features and not deliver. He did sort of walk back his talk of the Model Y, but not the comment about falcon wing doors on a version of the Model 3 (or possibly Y).
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Elon Musk doesn't usually mention future features and not deliver. He did sort of walk back his talk of the Model Y, but not the comment about falcon wing doors on a version of the Model 3 (or possibly Y).
Canuck
Well-Known Member
Ha! Like when he announced in 2013 Android apps by way of an emulator and the native browser will be swapped with Google Chrome -- both in 2014. But, like you say, he doesn't usually mention future features and not deliver...
Elon Musks speach at Tesla event in Munich (10/21/2013) *HQ* - YouTube
I would really hate it if they made it with double exhausts pipes on each side
I think Tesla can really stand out from the crowd and attract new customers if they make a sedan that has some aggressive and retro lines such as the IDx concept, albeit with four doors. Of course they could always do something like this, but that doesn't look compelling enough to me.
vitaliy
Member
Cool - I used to have a Mk1 Escort Mexico with the lights etc. for road rallies in Wales, absolute blast to drive although very low powered by today's standards. Later on I had a Mk2 Mexico, which was also great. Thanks for the picture!
I don't get the whole argument of the weather elements vs. falcon wing doors. ALL doors open. A falcon wing door opens like the back hatch of most minivans as far as opening size goes.
For all intents and purposes, a FWD opens and closes about the same speed as an automatic sliding minivan door, but it provides more advantages.
As per Elon's tweet, if the Y has FWDs, better stop whining and accept the fact!
Those that live in northern climates are already used to the cold, and any perceived worsening of weather impact will be negligent. Are people that weak, that they can't handle a slight breeze or blowing wind/rain?
My criticism wasn't directed towards falcon wing doors - but rather the concept of having only a single door which exposes the driver to the elements when (s)he is picking up a backseat passenger. Also, it has nothing to do with "being so weak that can't handle little rain" but convenience.
1208 said:
Sure, I'm just looking out for you guys when the breezer hits
I think the lesson learned was outsourcing can cause headaches.
BTW that Nagare concept looks very interesting as a possible starting point.
bigbear
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bigbear
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95% sure it's a Saleen FourSixteen. I'm guessing the camera's lens causes the strange proportions.
