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If Tesla just made a sedan version of the Cybertruck, it would look just like a DeLorean.
by buzzert 6y ago
If Tesla just made a sedan version of the Cybertruck, it would look just like a DeLorean.
- bredren 6y agoMy impression was Cybertruck is heavily influenced by the DeLorean design. It would be great to be able to get a DMC-1200 by Tesla.
- GuB-42 6y agoFrom what I've seen, there are technical reasons for the design of the Cybertruck. Tesla wanted to use stiff stainless steel for their "tough" vehicle. The use of stainless steel for the SpaceX BFR (aka Starship) may have also been a factor. Problem is that the usual techniques for making nice curved shapes don't work on such a material, so they used folded metal sheet instead, resulting in that "low poly" look. Considering that the DeLorean is also made of stainless steel and also has a rather angular shape, you are bound to make the comparison. The necessarily noticed it at Tesla and I am not sure what they intend to do with that. The DeLorean is iconic and (back to the) futuristic, it also had the reputation of a terrible car and was a commercial failure.
- bredren 6y agoI recall the reasons given as you describe. So my impression is not due to statements from Tesla. That said, the resemblance is unmistakable. The designers could not have been unaware of the dmc-1200. As for the reputation of the delorean’s quality and commercial failure, I don’t think this would give Elon pause in the slightest. That guy does whatever he wants.
- alasdair_ 6y agoThe model X doors just scream "delorean" more than any other Tesla feature, in my mind.