Gen3 "BlueStar" 2-door coupe styling ideas

[WhiteKnight]

This is what I am secretly hoping for from Tesla (maybe not for Gen III). I want a car that doesn't conform to existing vehicle shapes that have evolved from ICE layout requirements. I want to drive a half a teardrop.

I think Tesla is going to deliver a half a teardrop to the extent that they can. Regulations force them to have front and rear bumpers (remember the Plymouth Prowler?), side mirrors, structural safety components (to TEG's point about crumple zones), etc. My personal thought would be a half teardop with the tail chopped off (kamm effect) and a bunch of flat facets / angular edges. Like a cross between a Lamborghini Aventador, a teardrop and a horseshoe crab!!

 

[T@oo]

Like a cross between a Lamborghini Aventador, a teardrop and a horseshoe crab!!

I'd like to see a drawing please.

 

[TEG]

...My personal thought would be a half teardop with the tail chopped off (kamm effect) and a bunch of flat facets...

Hyundai Veloster is a tad bit like that:

and Honda CRZ:

 

[brianman]

I think the semi-open wheels on the left side of the picture are the FRONT wheels ?!?!?!

Look for the steering wheel...

 

[favo]

I think they should keep seating for 5 and not go too crazy with aerodynamics. This is supposed to be a mainstream car, and people will get spooked if it's too futuristic (i.e., weird) looking. Of course having great range should be a top goal, but I hope it can be mostly achieved with battery/drivetrain advances. This is not to say it should look boring or conventional. It should be fast and functional and sexy. Do not make it a Corolla or an Aptera.

 

[dsm363]

I think they should keep seating for 5 and not go too crazy with aerodynamics. This is supposed to be a mainstream car, and people will get spooked if it's too futuristic (i.e., weird) looking. Of course having great range should be a top goal, but I hope it can be mostly achieved with battery/drivetrain advances. This is not to say it should look boring or conventional. It should be fast and functional and sexy. Do not make it a Corolla or an Aptera.

I agree. It shouldn't be bland but it needs to seat 5 people to be competitive with the 3 series market.

 

[Teo_atawki]

Cab forward :biggrin:

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I agree that aero should be even more important in the Gen III, unless they know about a battery cost and density breakthrough. Still no reason to ignore efficiency.

We are seeing the front of the car. Look for mirrors and the steering wheel.

 

[gjunky]

Perhaps this might make more sense as a Model S 2 door coupe but wouldn't it be nice to see an electric version of this Bugatti 64?
http://www.autoblog.com/2012/08/08/completed-bugatti-type-64-coupe-to-make-debut-at-quail-motorspor/
It even had gullwing/falcon doors and would have a LOT of frunk space.

 

[hvb]

I don't know if this style would appeal to most consumers. I'm not crazy about it.

 

[gjunky]

It was kind of a joke. I love the 64 for what it is as a car from that era. A retro car would be fun but I agree with you that it has a limited audience and would not fit the Tesla Brand

 

[Norbert]

Hyundai Veloster is a tad bit like that:
and Honda CRZ:

The intersection of those two makes me think of a Prius.

 

[JRP3]

I don't see that comparison.

Honda

Hyundai

Prius

 

[auleo]

Subcompact Concept Design by Tesla Intern - GEN III?!?!

Hi guys, thumbs up for my first post ! Yoohoo! I looked at the other posts and I haven't seen this Concept Design here... What do you guys think?

Kind regards from Germany!

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this is where I got it from: http://gas2.org/2012/12/07/tesla-intern-pens-a-subompact-luxury-ev/

 

[EcoHeliGuy]

I'm thinking Audi TT and a bit CRZ.

 

[TEG]

Hints of BMW Megacity concept...

I like that it is very compact, and very "cab forward".

 

[Raffy.Roma]

I changed the door profile so it looks like the window could actually roll up and down now:
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I like this

 

[JRP3]

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I like that it is very compact, and very "cab forward".

Too tall and stubby for what I expect from Gen3.

 

[TEG]

As I get older I have warmed up a bit more to taller cars.
In my youth, I always thought the lowest / flattest / coolest looking sports car was the way to go, but now realize that a BEV can still keep the center of gravity low and get you better visibility and less of a "laying on your back" driving position.

Driving the Roadster feels very connected to the road, but sometimes leaves you wishing you could see over the cars in front of you (to judge traffic) and sometimes worry that other cars won't see you next to them when they are thinking about changing lanes, or backing up towards your parking space. The LEAF is a relatively tall vehicle and offers some benefits for visibility (both inwards and outwards) because of it. I wouldn't mind if the GENIII was a bit on the tall side even if stylistically it strays from some lower slung ideal.

 

[JRP3]

To maximize range they need to maximize aerodynamics, tall and stubby doesn't work. One reason the LEAF doesn't have a better cd is it's height.

 

[vfx]

To maximize range they need to maximize aerodynamics, tall and stubby doesn't work. ....

What if the driver is tall and stubby?