MotoringFile The Tesla Model 3 is Here.

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  1. JoeClubman

    JoeClubman New Member

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    The Tesla Model 3 has been officially announced with a 215 mile range, a 0-60 time of under 6 seconds (in base form) and...The post The Tesla Model 3 is Here. appeared first on MotoringFile.

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  2. Metalman

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    Where are they gettin all of the bumper designers these days?

    And who's teachin them to design bumpers?:mad:

    Cripes.... Maybe it's me that's out of line...

    Nope.... Not me..... It's the bumper designers....

    OK.... I know.... Pedestrian Impact Standards..... Amiright?:(

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  3. 00Mini

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    As you say it could be safety or possibly aerodynamic related.
     
  4. mrntd

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    I saw a beautiful red car on the other side of the highway coming home last Saturday. As I got closer I realized it was a Tesla. I laughed it ran out of juice.

    I know this was the case because there was a guy dragging a loooong extension code down the side of the road.








    Okay the extension code was April Fools. But the Tesla was off on the side and not on fire.
     
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    If the design of a car doesn't please my eye it dies right there. The Tesla 3 is a fail.
     
  6. Grizld700

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    It has the same beautiful good looks of the Renault Caravelle.....

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    Nah, the Renault is better...
     
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    That front end treatment is a perfect canvas for a paint on grill, if you need to have a grill.
     
  10. Dave.0

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    This is the 3rd Tesla that will not make it from my house to the Dragon without 3 or 4 charging stops.
     
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    A presale I hear is underway. I seem to remember a troubled car company doing this sorta thing a couple decades ago... That was a flop.
     
  12. mrntd

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    Just another Tesla that won't make money without subsidies and carbon credits.
     
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    It needs a grill IMO....
     
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    A NASCAR grill might work and shouldn't cost too much!! :D
     
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    Apparently Elon Musk has asked for feedback on how to make the 3 prettier...

    The overwhelming response has been the front bumper...

    Here is one of the better suggestions IMHO... Looks moar Porschie...

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    Looks somewhat better, but I think it still needs a turbo 4 cylinder for me to have any interest.
     
  17. iwashmycar

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    That 'adjusted' one does look really nice...like a Vette/Porsche combo. It makes my brain hurt thinking about how in the heck that front fascia got to that point and displayed..... I know there are a LOT of really ugly cars, but I think their little rendered computer images just kind of left it out.
     
  18. Steve

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    Musk must like the grille-less look. The Model 3 isn't even near production yet but the grille-less look will be on the roads soon on the refreshed Model S.

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    Maybe the electric crowd has a different eye towards astetics.
     

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