"White Star" styling

[vfx]

Each auto maker has a signature look. Branding is done with styling cues that carry from small sports cars up to SUVs.

The Tesla Roadster is a first car from a new company. I wonder what signature visual cues will get carried to the "white star" from the Roadster. Tail lights, vents, headlights, or anything at all.

I would hope that the sedan is past the "red and geren sticker" part of developement process.


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[tonybelding]

Each auto maker has a signature look. Branding is done with styling cues that carry from small sports cars up to SUVs. The Tesla Roadster is a first car from a new company. I wonder what signature visual cues will get carried to the "white star" from the Roadster. Tail lights, vents, headlights, or anything at all.

I also have wondered about that. I think the most distinctive styling feature of the Roadster is the big scowling front grille opening. Not saying that I particularly like it, just that it's distinctive.

My biggest concern is the need for better streamlining and lower aerodynamic drag. I would like to see Tesla buck the trend of treating aerodynamics as an afterthought (if it's thought of at all).

[Michael]

I agree that aerodynamic efficiency would seem to be the best area of focus after weight. With a vehicle that's larger than the roadster, and without batteries that are significantly improved, I would guess that's the only way to keep a reasonable range!

[TEG]

A while back I had mocked up a sedan with some roadster styling bits:

[Iz]

TEG, do you have a mock up view of the tail lights for the sedan?

[TEG]

Nope. That little photoshop hack job is all I did for a quick bit of fun.

Just imagine that the rear looks just like the roadster but with a curved rear window...

[dsacks6]

The car supposedly will be designed by Henrik Fisker.
If you do not know who he is, he designed the BMW Z8 and Aston Martin DB9.
He is a fantastic car designer imho.
His current work is with www.fiskercb.com or fisker coachbuild.

[TEG]

Some Telsa insiders appeared to refute the Fisker angle after it had been supposedly leaked.

Do you have more real info, or are you just repeating the rumor?

[dsacks6]

I'm just repeating the rumour, and if i had real info i'm sure i wouldn't be able to say anything.

[Iz]

I'll speculate that once the roadster hits the streets there will be another round of praise, great articles and interviews. Following that will be a good time to introduce WhiteStar.