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The function of the grille on a car with a combustion engine is to protect the radiator from debris while still allowing airflow to it. The need for airflow com
by ilikepi 11y ago
The function of the grille on a car with a combustion engine is to protect the radiator from debris while still allowing airflow to it. The need for airflow comes at a cost of aerodynamics, so if the Model 3 lacks a radiator, would it not be more "functional" to sacrifice the traditional grille in favor of improved aerodynamics?
The current design looks transitional to me...it has the general nose shape everyone is used to without the pointless nooks and crannies. If they were really trying to fully favor aerodynamics it would look like an F1 nose.
Edit: stupid autocorrect
- SkyMarshal 11y ago>The current design looks transitional to me. That's the point, it's transitional not functional. It reminds me of the Lincoln Mark 8's old rear trunk faux tire hump: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincoln_Mark_VIII#/media/File:1998_Lincoln_Mark_VIII_LSC_in_red,_rear_left.jpg https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincoln_Mark_VIII#/media/File:... I would have thought Tesla would have skipped the transitional and re-thought what a frontend should do and look like when there's no need for a grill anymore.