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The Model S designer, Franz von Holzhausen, worked for Mazda between 2005 and 2008! He also did the Pontiac Solstice. The Model S reminds me more of a Maserati

by NoPiece 13y ago

The Model S designer, Franz von Holzhausen, worked for Mazda between 2005 and 2008! He also did the Pontiac Solstice. The Model S reminds me more of a Maserati than a Mazda though. I think it looks amazing.

sfjailbird 13y ago
Looks to me like a whole lot of Audi A8, some Maserati Quattroporte, and a touch of Jaguar on the rear end. Not a bad lot to take inspiration from.
- pbreit 13y ago
  Also, Aston Martin Rapide (not sure which came first). Elon is an avowed Jaguar lover so that makes sense. I don't see as much Audi. I would agree with some previous comments that the design is not extreme which may disappoint some but I think more supports being the best-selling vehicle in its class (gas or electric)(a pretty amazing accomplishment).
csmatt 13y ago
Maserati is what I think of when I see it. It's a beautiful blend between sport/luxury. I think 'normal' is a better description than 'bland'. It's about time we stopped making things look like space pods just because they're unconventional (the original Honda Insight comes to mind.)
- stcredzero 13y ago
  The CRX with the transparent rear hatch panel was cool. It lost something when the design was adapted to the original Insight.
- markkanof 13y ago
  I agree. I've always thought the Model S looks very much like a Maserati, but unfortunately I personally find Maserati's to be the ugliest of all luxury cars so for me that styling is not a positive aspect of the Model S.
- johnrob 13y ago
  I wonder if this is due to the subtle similarities between the Maserati and Tesla logos? http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/64/Maserati_logo.svg&imgrefurl=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Maserati_logo.svg&h=708&w=461&sz=17&tbnid=WDa_Igrbe_KXPM:&tbnh=97&tbnw=63&zoom=1&usg=__Vkg0650RTdgvgDamnHrUiAooD1Q=&docid=puFdJiUckBhPwM&sa=X&ei=TK0TUrvDEI7sigLswIHYAw&sqi=2&ved=0CCwQ9QEwAA&dur=477 http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://upload.wikimedia.... http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.youthareawesome.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Tesla-logo.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.youthareawesome.com/tesla-motors/tesla-logo/&h=1024&w=1280&sz=87&tbnid=UfolMylrLSFxgM:&tbnh=98&tbnw=122&zoom=1&usg=__JdFQSo9yXxe6kTZHxf68gYkQ70M=&docid=ehbTe7eL6y70yM&sa=X&ei=ba0TUqOJLMaiiQLYvIGIDg&sqi=2&ved=0CEcQ9QEwBA&dur=541 http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.youthareaweso...
  - ulyssesgrant 13y ago
    I'm pretty sure it has more to do with the not-so-subtle similarities between the Maserati and Tesla cars http://www.google.com/imgres?um=1&sa=N&biw=1680&bih=887&hl=en&tbm=isch&tbnid=F3rkcG7YipoWSM:&imgrefurl=http://rapgenius.com/1649017/Que-freemind-dope-shit/It-aint-a-lambo-or-maserati-im-riding-in&docid=thZc5jAvF7_MYM&imgurl=http://s3.amazonaws.com/rapgenius/filepicker%25252FfRaWUxncSTyzUdlOHP45_Maserati_GranTurismo_front_20071104.jpg&w=1839&h=1137&ei=ss8TUoueMc_a4AOZz4HYDQ&zoom=1&ved=1t:3588,r:2,s:0,i:95&iact=rc&page=1&tbnh=175&tbnw=271&start=0&ndsp=18&tx=181&ty=58 http://www.google.com/imgres?um=1&sa=N&biw=1680&bih=887&hl=e... http://www.google.com/imgres?um=1&hl=en&biw=1680&bih=887&tbm=isch&tbnid=PX7Wt_x4oly07M:&imgrefurl=http://blog.roundrockoffices.com/tesla-model-s/&docid=_8z31xQh15fKrM&imgurl=http://blog.roundrockoffices.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/tesla-model-s.jpg&w=1280&h=850&ei=us8TUquRHZKo4APVr4CoDA&zoom=1&ved=1t:3588,r:0,s:0,i:87&iact=rc&page=1&tbnh=182&tbnw=262&start=0&ndsp=18&tx=172&ty=86 http://www.google.com/imgres?um=1&hl=en&biw=1680&bih=887&tbm...
pilom 13y ago
Makes more sense why it has the falcon doors then. I personally think they are a very poor choice for an suv/wagon/crossover vehicle. If I want an SUV, I want a roof rack to carry my stuff and I can't put one on a car with falcon doors. If I could put a roof rack on this car, it might actually be worth it to me.
- pedalpete 13y ago
  Not a completely invalid argument, however, bikes on your roof have a massive effect on aerodynamics of your car, and therefore also affect your range. Along with that, the percentage of SUV requiring roof racks is fairly small (I believe). For those that really want electric, a rear-mounted rack is a viable option. The uniqueness of the gullwing doors make a significant statement, which is probably more important at this stage in the companies growth vs satisfying a few people who won't buy because they can't have a roof-mounted rack.

by NoPiece 13y ago

sfjailbird 13y ago

Looks to me like a whole lot of Audi A8, some Maserati Quattroporte, and a touch of Jaguar on the rear end. Not a bad lot to take inspiration from.

pbreit 13y ago
Also, Aston Martin Rapide (not sure which came first). Elon is an avowed Jaguar lover so that makes sense. I don't see as much Audi. I would agree with some previous comments that the design is not extreme which may disappoint some but I think more supports being the best-selling vehicle in its class (gas or electric)(a pretty amazing accomplishment).

csmatt 13y ago

Maserati is what I think of when I see it. It's a beautiful blend between sport/luxury. I think 'normal' is a better description than 'bland'. It's about time we stopped making things look like space pods just because they're unconventional (the original Honda Insight comes to mind.)

stcredzero 13y ago
The CRX with the transparent rear hatch panel was cool. It lost something when the design was adapted to the original Insight.
markkanof 13y ago
I agree. I've always thought the Model S looks very much like a Maserati, but unfortunately I personally find Maserati's to be the ugliest of all luxury cars so for me that styling is not a positive aspect of the Model S.
johnrob 13y ago
I wonder if this is due to the subtle similarities between the Maserati and Tesla logos? http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/64/Maserati_logo.svg&imgrefurl=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Maserati_logo.svg&h=708&w=461&sz=17&tbnid=WDa_Igrbe_KXPM:&tbnh=97&tbnw=63&zoom=1&usg=__Vkg0650RTdgvgDamnHrUiAooD1Q=&docid=puFdJiUckBhPwM&sa=X&ei=TK0TUrvDEI7sigLswIHYAw&sqi=2&ved=0CCwQ9QEwAA&dur=477 http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://upload.wikimedia.... http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.youthareawesome.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Tesla-logo.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.youthareawesome.com/tesla-motors/tesla-logo/&h=1024&w=1280&sz=87&tbnid=UfolMylrLSFxgM:&tbnh=98&tbnw=122&zoom=1&usg=__JdFQSo9yXxe6kTZHxf68gYkQ70M=&docid=ehbTe7eL6y70yM&sa=X&ei=ba0TUqOJLMaiiQLYvIGIDg&sqi=2&ved=0CEcQ9QEwBA&dur=541 http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.youthareaweso...
- ulyssesgrant 13y ago
  I'm pretty sure it has more to do with the not-so-subtle similarities between the Maserati and Tesla cars http://www.google.com/imgres?um=1&sa=N&biw=1680&bih=887&hl=en&tbm=isch&tbnid=F3rkcG7YipoWSM:&imgrefurl=http://rapgenius.com/1649017/Que-freemind-dope-shit/It-aint-a-lambo-or-maserati-im-riding-in&docid=thZc5jAvF7_MYM&imgurl=http://s3.amazonaws.com/rapgenius/filepicker%25252FfRaWUxncSTyzUdlOHP45_Maserati_GranTurismo_front_20071104.jpg&w=1839&h=1137&ei=ss8TUoueMc_a4AOZz4HYDQ&zoom=1&ved=1t:3588,r:2,s:0,i:95&iact=rc&page=1&tbnh=175&tbnw=271&start=0&ndsp=18&tx=181&ty=58 http://www.google.com/imgres?um=1&sa=N&biw=1680&bih=887&hl=e... http://www.google.com/imgres?um=1&hl=en&biw=1680&bih=887&tbm=isch&tbnid=PX7Wt_x4oly07M:&imgrefurl=http://blog.roundrockoffices.com/tesla-model-s/&docid=_8z31xQh15fKrM&imgurl=http://blog.roundrockoffices.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/tesla-model-s.jpg&w=1280&h=850&ei=us8TUquRHZKo4APVr4CoDA&zoom=1&ved=1t:3588,r:0,s:0,i:87&iact=rc&page=1&tbnh=182&tbnw=262&start=0&ndsp=18&tx=172&ty=86 http://www.google.com/imgres?um=1&hl=en&biw=1680&bih=887&tbm...

pilom 13y ago

Makes more sense why it has the falcon doors then. I personally think they are a very poor choice for an suv/wagon/crossover vehicle. If I want an SUV, I want a roof rack to carry my stuff and I can't put one on a car with falcon doors. If I could put a roof rack on this car, it might actually be worth it to me.

pedalpete 13y ago
Not a completely invalid argument, however, bikes on your roof have a massive effect on aerodynamics of your car, and therefore also affect your range. Along with that, the percentage of SUV requiring roof racks is fairly small (I believe). For those that really want electric, a rear-mounted rack is a viable option. The uniqueness of the gullwing doors make a significant statement, which is probably more important at this stage in the companies growth vs satisfying a few people who won't buy because they can't have a roof-mounted rack.