WhiteStar styling ideas - Page 15

graham · 09-04-2008, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by domenick

I found this design to be a little disappointing. I'd be curious to know the exact lineage of the sketch since I suspect it that, if it is a child of Tesla, it will be disowned.

I wouldn't worry too terribly much about the styling yet. The sketch is from before they hired their designer -- That was to determine size and shape, not distinctiveness. His first task is to finish the look of the car. Maybe it will be just as bland, but there is a good chance the look will change before it is released - hopefully for the better.

stopcrazypp · 09-04-2008, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by TEG

That "oval mouth up high" makes me think Ford Taurus, unfortunately.

Proportion-wise the Taurus and LaCrosse is spot on, but the positioning of the oval is lower than the headlights, unlike both of those with it aligned with the headlights.
Maserati oval is similar in positioning.

The design reminds me of the Ferrai California the most, probably because of the similar lower grille.

TEG · 09-04-2008, 11:04 AM

The picture has some typical "styling exercise" bits of impracticality.
For instance, there is no gap between the wheels and the wells, so it wouldn't likely have enough suspension travel to comfortable. Also it looks too low/flat and might not be tall enough to fit tall passengers. If that is a real concept drawing I would expect it would need to change quite a bit before it was production ready.

TEG · 09-04-2008, 11:08 AM

I suppose we need the comparison to the Chevy SS concept...

graham · 09-04-2008, 11:27 AM

From Siry's Twitter:

Twitter / TeslaMotors: Also, the sketch in Autocar...

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Also, the sketch in Autocar is not a Tesla sketch. It is their rendition of what they think Model S will look like.

doug · 09-04-2008, 12:10 PM

I figured they drew it after seeing the sketch Siry showed them.

graham · 09-04-2008, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by doug

I figured they drew it after seeing the sketch Siry showed them.

Yes, that is what I figured too. However, I am guessing since he is making a point of noting it - the Autocar sketch isn't very representative of the final product. Either because they didn't do a very good copy of the original, or because the design is changing enough to make it noteworthy.

Or maybe the Autocar sketch is very accurate, and they are getting enough negative feedback that they are going back into the drawing room

TEG · 09-12-2008, 09:36 PM

Joseph · 09-13-2008, 09:28 AM

Ah, good thinking. That Mercedes concept does seem to embody the direction Whitestar is heading towards.

There is yet another car to add to out list however: the Cadillac CTS station wagon. (Or shall I say, "sports wagon.") You really should watch the video below also, in order to get a better feel for the car. It's the best looking, true station wagon I can think of.

Monterey 2008: 2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon revealed LIVE - Autoblog

Cobos · 09-13-2008, 02:28 PM

I'd really like to know what is so wrong with station wagon. This is a perfectly normal station wagon. It might have sporty lines or it might not, a station wagon it is nonetheless. It's the same naming problems I have with all the small SUV's, oh I mean "Crossovers" not SUV of course... bah....
Sorry about that, just had to get it out...

Cobos