We want some Model 3 Leaks, renders, sketches !

[Chris TX]

@Sp4rky, MSPaint skills take time. Spent years developing mine.

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Not sure where you got that super, early, prototype sketch. I don't mean to brag, but have you seen this bad boy?

 

[1208]

On a serious note the 3 will have normal sized wheels ie. 14ins. So I thought I would do a mock up to see what they would be like, so we can adjust to it. The one slight flaw is that the mock up is of alloy wheels not steel ones with plastic hubcaps, which is what will be on offer with the 3.

 

[pmadflyer]

On a serious note the 3 will have normal sized wheels ie. 14ins. So I thought I would do a mock up to see what they would be like, so we can adjust to it. The one slight flaw is that the mock up is of alloy wheels not steel ones with plastic hubcaps, which is what will be on offer with the 3.
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I didn't know it was common for > $30,000 cars to have steel wheels and hubcaps.

 

[MassModel3]

Not sure where you got that super, early, prototype sketch. I don't mean to brag, but have you seen this bad boy?

So Chris, what's the difference between a sun roof and a moon roof?

 

[Tempus]

So Chris, what's the difference between a sun roof and a moon roof?

time of day?

 

[McRat]

Something like this?

 

[ModelNforNerd]

On a serious note the 3 will have normal sized wheels ie. 14ins. So I thought I would do a mock up to see what they would be like, so we can adjust to it. The one slight flaw is that the mock up is of alloy wheels not steel ones with plastic hubcaps, which is what will be on offer with the 3.
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B.S. flag on the play.

The Audi A4 has 17's, and it is routinely linked to the Model 3 as the most common comparison size-wise.

And the A3? which is smaller than the A4 (duh)? also 17's.


Stop thinking "Geo Metro" levels, people.

A4, 3-series, etc....we've been over this multiple times.

 

[Max*]

On a serious note the 3 will have normal sized wheels ie. 14ins. So I thought I would do a mock up to see what they would be like, so we can adjust to it. The one slight flaw is that the mock up is of alloy wheels not steel ones with plastic hubcaps, which is what will be on offer with the 3.
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That car was driver hard. All the rubber from his rims is just... gone!

 

[MassModel3]

Model 3 (base): 218 hp - 197 torque - 280 miles range - 52 KWH - 0-60 6.5 seconds

I would love to see the base model fall anywhere close to these numbers.

But here's the thing with the Model S 70 info you have (and another tangent by me) -- regardless of what the configuration page says as the "official" numbers from Tesla, the Model S is faster than that. I know for a fact that my 60 KW Model S can do 0 - 60 in the low 5's easy. In fact, in this link, they show a 60 KW Tesla doing 0 - 60 in 5.1 seconds, yet Tesla had the 60's rated at 5.9 seconds. Then they come out and say a new 70 is slower than my 3 year old 60? That just doesn't seem right.

Smart to under-promise and over-deliver, though. But I really think the 3's will be able to do 0 - 60 in under 6 seconds. All of them.

 

[1208]

That car was driver hard. All the rubber from his rims is just... gone!

lol

 

[Brad_SC]

14" wheels on a Tesla, too funny!


My 1989 VW Cabriolet has 14" wheels.
My 2008 Kia Rio SX 15" wheels.

2016 BMW 320i has 17" wheels.
2016 Audi A4 has 17" wheels.

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Model 3 (base): 218 hp - 197 torque - 280 miles range - 52 KWH - 0-60 6.5 seconds

I would love to see the base model fall anywhere close to these numbers.

But here's the thing with the Model S 70 info you have (and another tangent by me) -- regardless of what the configuration page says as the "official" numbers from Tesla, the Model S is faster than that. I know for a fact that my 60 KW Model S can do 0 - 60 in the low 5's easy. In fact, in this link, they show a 60 KW Tesla doing 0 - 60 in 5.1 seconds, yet Tesla had the 60's rated at 5.9 seconds. Then they come out and say a new 70 is slower than my 3 year old 60? That just doesn't seem right.

Smart to under-promise and over-deliver, though. But I really think the 3's will be able to do 0 - 60 in under 6 seconds. All of them.

I couldn't agree with you more (and I hope we're both right)!

0-60 in under 5.2 seconds (BMW 3-series speed) for EVERY Model 3 is essential to whoop BMW based on 2016's numbers. Considering that when the Model 3 is slated for delivery (second half of 2017), Tesla will be competing with a "2018 BMW 3-series"... which will undoubtedly be quicker by then.

At the March 31st event, I fully expect Elon to say, "and it goes from 0 to 60 in just 5.1 seconds, that's faster then a BMW!" However, I would bet that Tesla is pushing for 0-60 in under 5 seconds by delivery date.

 

[FlatSix911]

I really like the body design and the curvature of the 5 spoke wheels ...

Bravo!
Though, I'd be quite happy if Tesla used this for inspiration for the Model 3 design...that's a handsome automobile!
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[Snow Drift]

I love everything Subaru so that works for me!

 

[Sp4rky]

I really like the body design and the curvature of the 5 spoke wheels ...

Anybody care to put the obligatory Model X front bumper on this and Tesla badges with Photoshop?
This would be an awesome design for the Model 3. Or not...whatever. Just thought I'd bring back pictures to this thread.

 

[Fiver]

I really like the body design and the curvature of the 5 spoke wheels ...

That car has no door handles... How do you get in?

Also +1 for Subaru, I love my '05 Outback manual.

 

[Muaddid]

The Model X neither

That car has no door handles... How do you get in?

Also +1 for Subaru, I love my '05 Outback manual.

 

[vinnie97]

That car has no door handles... How do you get in?

Also +1 for Subaru, I love my '05 Outback manual.

They are retractable.

 

[3s-a-charm]

Ok... stop the press! I found a leaked image of the Model 3!!!!!!!! OMG!!!!!

Okay... enough already.

 

[S3XY]

That car has no door handles... How do you get in?

Also +1 for Subaru, I love my '05 Outback manual.

 

[wdolson]

Is anybody else really, REALLY tired of seeing the prototypes of the Model S showing up on the Model 3 renderings post? Or any of the Model 3 posts? Please, please, please, somebody write a program that deletes this picture from the Internet!!!

Or at least water mark them so everyone knows they are Model S prototype pictures.

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I love everything Subaru so that works for me!

My SO loves Subarus. She had a 96 Outback she gave to her ex-husband when she bought a 2013 Impreza and the old Outback is still going without any serious problems at nearly 200,000 miles. Her 96 Outback was too small for my legs, the current Impreza is better, but still a bit too small for me, but the current Outback or Forester would work for me size-wise. I was considering an Outback for a while.

Learning about Tesla has shaken her undying loyalty for Subaru though. The Model S is too big for her tastes, but depending on her financial situation when the Model 3 comes along and what it looks like, she might bite. Especially if it's something like a wagon. She loves wagons and hates sedans.