What do you think of this Model S front bumper design?

[WarpedOne]

@WarpedOne: That's a good photo, there seems to be a center radiator also in the bottom picture? Is that right? Seems like half height.

Yes, there is "half-height" center radiator.

 

[ToddRLockwood]

It's important to note that Tesla's design team was not at a loss for a suitable front bumper design. The goal of aerodynamic efficiency led them to it. No wonder the Model S has the lowest c/d of any production car, including Ferraris and Lamborghinis. Cool-looking design is easy. Efficient design that looks good is not so easy.

 

[artsci]

IMHO It's heavy handed and ungraceful. It's totally inconsistent with Model S design and looks just like what it is: an jerry-rigged aftermarket add-on.

 

[ecarfan]

Actually it does.
There are two big radiators in front of both front wheels, much bigger than their air inlets

And the stock air inlets provide more than adequate amounts of air for driving on public roads, which is what the Model S is designed for, and larger inlets will negatively impact aerodynamic efficiency and decrease range.

 

[WarpedOne]

Yes, they will.
About as much as dirty tires.
And faaaar less than 21" highperformance tires.

 

[eRandall38]

I am interested. Please keep me in the loop.

Parking sensor issue would be a priority for me with an after market bumper.

 

[MITE46]

Is the Model S drag coefficient 0.24?

Automobile drag coefficient - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Doesn't seem THAT amazing compared to other cars on that chart?

 

[trils0n]

Is the Model S drag coefficient 0.24?

Automobile drag coefficient - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Doesn't seem THAT amazing compared to other cars on that chart?

Model S drag coeffecient is 0.24. Confirmed by Car and Driver, and others I believe. Most aerodynamic car on the market is not amazing? As far as I know, Mercedes numbers in that chart don't reflect the real world. Car and driver tested the CLA 250 for example, and got a drag coefficient of 0.30, rather than the 0.22 or 0.24 claimed in that wiki article.

 

[jcaspar]

Looks too much like a Lexus to me which I have never found to be very attractive cars.

 

[Ven Rala]

I like the design, however, I think the front opening (air intake) is too large.

 

[franknesss]

I like it! Keep me updated if there are any interest in moving forward.