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stopcrazypp
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I see you are going back to the G35. As we discussed before, the rear end of Model S seems to be similar to the G35/G37.
http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/tesla-model-s-whitestar/312-whitestar-styling-ideas-20.html#post13989
Your "permalink" didn't work for me with my different posts-per-page settings.
Try this:
G35/G37 previously mentioned.
Also, you might want to read this:
http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/site-feedback/2323-linking-posts.html
Try this:
G35/G37 previously mentioned.
Also, you might want to read this:
http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/site-feedback/2323-linking-posts.html
I really wish I could, but I don't want to risk getting anyone in trouble. That said, it's pretty common knowledge among anyone who has had a bit of advanced info on the car. In fact, I bet if any Roadster owners call Tesla up saying they want to put a deposit on the Model S, they would gladly tell you if you ask is it RWD or FWD.
Interesting that rampage gives 'guidance' on people's photoshops and claims to know a lot of info about the car and then posts a link to a Left Lane News story which has a good photoshop and a lot of info about the car. I don't think he is lying...
Nick Aziz said:
So, is the range $58k to $68k covering the 160 to 300 mile options? If so, that's not a bad price for the step up to 300 miles. I expected more.
I am from Washington DC so everyone is a liar until they put their money where their mouth is. That is the way this city works. For good or bad - probably bad ..... there is so much politics and people name dropping and stuff going on here that the long time residents just simply over look that attitude. No one is taken seriously until they actually walk the walk. No disrespect intended to Rampage.
Using the wheels as a guideline, and guessing that they are 20" wheels (21" diameter) I come up with about 136" wheelbase (very long), but with 175" total length (not particularly long), so it seems the 'S' will have the wheels pushed out towards the corners more than most vehicles. This tends to help freeway comfort (less bobbing up and down over bumps), may affect turning radius somewhat, and tends to offer better interior room. So far I like what I see but I am still concerned how wide it will be. Previous mention of fitting 3 child seats across makes me think it could be rather wide. I hope not more than 72". A car that is too wide can be a parking hassle in the land of compact parking spaces.
For reference, the Fisker Karma is a rather large vehicle:
Length 195.67 inches (4970mm)
Width 78.11 inches (1984 mm)
Height 51.57 inches (1310mm)
For reference, the Fisker Karma is a rather large vehicle:
Length 195.67 inches (4970mm)
Width 78.11 inches (1984 mm)
Height 51.57 inches (1310mm)
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I kinda stopped paying attention to this thread because there seems to be more noise than signal. Please try to keep it civil and relevant.
Now my 2 cents on some minor points:
Now my 2 cents on some minor points:
- Tesla said long ago the car would be RWD. I suppose they could have changed their minds, but I don't see why they would.
- For what it's worth that Dutch overlay implies the same wheel base as the CLS. Wikipedia says the CLS wheelbase is 2855 mm (112.4 in).
- From what I hear, the Wired image isn't too far off, but they don't have rear quite right. Maybe the Leftlane News photochop is better?
The comparison to the CLS may or may not be true. Just because the wheels look the same in the photoshop doesn't mean they are the same size. For instance, you can find pictures of CLS with 21" Lorinser R8 wheels, but the R8 also comes in 20" and 19" sizes.
People are still guessing about Model S and Karma wheelbase. I can wait until March 26th to find out if the Model S has the same wheelbase as the CLS or not.
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