EcoHeliGuy
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Agreed. However, many people seem to think that suicide doors (or falcon doors for that matter) would be somehow "the thing" for the Model 3 - could you people elaborate what do you consider the benefits of them compared to traditional doors? Other than "they are so cool" which is an opinion matter?
I just don't see (enough) added benefits compared to the drawbacks.
Ease of access with a lower roof line. When the Falcon wing doors are open the roof line is removed while embarking and disembarking the passenger cabin. This allows a much lower roof line (frontal area for drag) and ease of entry. Also the door can open in tight areas where as a swinging door opening is limited by the doors length. The longer the door the less of an opening arc.
Also the Model X has demonstrated rain protection as an added benefit. Your sheltered in the case of vertical rain and when loading small children or cargo this is a huge benefit only before received by rear hatches on mini vans and suv's.
Also one Falcon wing door is simpler then two automated swinging doors, less drag potential and lease sealing for road noise. Tesla payed for the R&D with Model X sales to make production of the feature cheaper in the future.
Will the Model 3 have them? Probably not but I hope so. Will the next Gen 3 car have them? Probably.