Tesla to unveil D and other product on October 9th

https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/517486950589014016

by ethnt • 12 years ago

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quantisan• 12 years ago

What is it?

therobot24• 12 years ago

new car and maybe some semi-autonomous functions?

bhauer• 12 years ago

Some are speculating a dual-motor Model S, which would be quite interesting.

nkrumm• 12 years ago

Would you mind elaborating on the "dual motor" aspect? That would be down from 4 motors?

icelancer• 12 years ago

Could be like the dual-engine Tiburon.

ilkhan4• 12 years ago

Dual motor would make it AWD. The current Model S is a single motor RWD.

kogir• 12 years ago

The current Model S only has one motor.

beltex3• 12 years ago

The Model X is dual motor all wheel drive. So maybe it's being ported over to the Model S. Musk speaking about it below.

http://youtu.be/2cpe0stVtLA?t=3m25s

mercury888• 12 years ago

model d???

who wants the d?

braum• 12 years ago

what about a Hybrid? Diesel and Battery! I would love to see the Model X be a hybrid instead of pure EV, or at least an option for those of us who need to pull trailers and boats on occasion with our SUV.

kapitalx• 12 years ago

That would go against everything this company stands for and what sets it apart from other car companies.

pikachu_is_cool2• 12 years ago

Not to mention, all of the safety and luxury perks we see from Tesla vehicles would be compromised as well.

readerrrr• 12 years ago

I predict this will be on a same price range of the Model S, or even more expensive.

By the way, what happened to Model X?

eksith2• 12 years ago

Delivery ETA is now Fall of 2015 http://www.teslamotors.com/modelx

Not too bad for a new design.

bcrescimanno• 12 years ago

Can't find a reference to it right now; but, I recall them saying back post-Q1 or Q2 that they had delayed production due to higher than expected demand for the Model S.

coreymgilmore• 12 years ago

Model D - 2-door coupe

My reasoning: Tesla has vehicles (for sale or in plan) in three segments: high-end sedan, CUV, and mid-range sedan. Building a coupe would fill another segment.

Also, the 2-door market has lots of models (2/4/6 series, C/E/S class, A5, CTS) that are priced high. Attracting higher income buyers to Tesla from these companies with a 2-door would be a very logical next step.

D = dual, as in dual door?

pikachu_is_cool2• 12 years ago

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tesla_Roadster

throwwit• 12 years ago

The truck market could be the next logical next step.

andymoe3• 12 years ago

My first thought was D for driverless but perhaps the more conservative guesses are correct. Dual drive etc.

beltex3• 12 years ago

http://www.theverge.com/2014/9/18/6446245/musk-says-fully-se...

andymoe3• 12 years ago

Yeah, I know, but I still think there will be semi-autonomous driver assist features much sooner and wild speculation is fun.

giarc• 12 years ago

Ignoring the "D" part, seeing the garage door covering the top portion of the car I am guessing a convertible edition.

Tesla to unveil D and other product on October 9th

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