Super-secret photo of Tesla Whitestar leaks out of San Carlos
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A super-double-secret source deep within the bowels of the Tesla Motors engineering operation in San Carlos CA, has risked life and job to provide you, the readers of AutoblogGreen, with an early look at the upcoming Model S. While Tesla claims that unlike the Roadster, the Model S is a new, from-the-ground-up design. Nonetheless, the Model S clearly draws design inspiration from other cars, although those elements have been blended in a remarkably seamless fashion. Like the Dodge Magnum powertrain mule we saw a few days ago, the Model S appears to have a very long wheelbase. Overall, its shape is very aerodynamic, but judging from the large front air intakes, the latest battery pack still requires quite a bit of cooling. While the design has reportedly been approved for production in 2010 by Elon Musk and the board, some additional tweaking is still possible before Job 1. It sure would be interesting to see how Henrick Fisker's proposal compared to this one. Follow the jump for more secret details on Model S.
[Source: Wouldn't you like to know!]
If you haven't figured out by now that this is a joke, you're clearly far too serious for you own good. Lighten up, relax, smile, enjoy life! I command it!
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Chris 9:19AM (7/12/2008)
Jokes are supposed to be funny.
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Sean 10:01AM (7/12/2008)
You didn't think that was funny? I did. Nice job on the photochopping! I wonder if Siry will comment on this? :)
David 9:31AM (7/12/2008)
Idiotic.
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Thomas 10:20PM (7/14/2008)
It's a Toyota Prius at the back.
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tesla insider 3:19PM (7/12/2008)
No shit Sherlock
BlackbirdHighway 11:08AM (7/12/2008)
Hmm, it's missing something. Maybe a big high ricer wing on the back?
No, I've got it! Just mount a couple big 'ol Caddy tailfins and it would be perfect!
Some skirted rear wheels would be cool too, probably a good after market option.
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bruce lee 2:16PM (7/12/2008)
it must also have a little ball on the antenna, and a bubble roof
Blake 10:52AM (7/14/2008)
And lots of chrome.
Yanquetino 11:58AM (7/12/2008)
Yowsa...!!! What that Lotus Elise and Toyota Prius did in Las Vegas... should've stayed in Las Vegas!
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flabby 3:41AM (7/13/2008)
Amen. That is Uuuuuuuugly!!!
andrew cole 12:11PM (7/12/2008)
My first thaughts were, "I 've been waiting all this time for this fugly thing?" The prius back gave it away. You had me going for a sec, ya jerks.
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TEG 12:17PM (7/12/2008)
Is that an Elius or a Prelise?
Is that the same photo that leaked out on April 1st?
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TEG 12:28PM (7/12/2008)
The problem with that "chop job" is that it has no engine!
How about the leftovers with the Prius engine in front, and the Elise engine in back. (Come to think of it you end up with two DOHC Toyota I4s)
Reminscent of the "Porschius".
http://www.core77.com/blog/images/idsa2b.jpg
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tesla insider 3:19PM (7/12/2008)
It doesn't need an engine it is electric it uses a motor dumbass
TEG 1:04AM (7/13/2008)
Yeah, 'insider', I know. But the Prius is FWD with eMotor in front. So a straight chop like that wouldn't have any eMotor either.
Yeah, yeah someone could retrofit an eMotor in the front or back. I was just being mockingly serious about such a silly project to sustain the joke and critique it as if it was a serious effort.
Alexandre's last name is Dumas by the way.
BlackbirdHighway 12:30PM (7/12/2008)
Sam, if you are just attempting to tease Tesla into releasing the REAL Model S photos, I hope it works!
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tankd0g 3:12PM (7/12/2008)
Slow day at the Xblogs?
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Chris H. 3:51PM (7/12/2008)
Wow,
Elon really does have a knack for exterior design... :)
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Desmond 5:03PM (7/12/2008)
That thing looks like an ugly red frog. That photochopper got me laughing. It´s hard to smile these days.
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Ruby 4:34AM (7/13/2008)
Looks like a Prius that rear-ended a semi...
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