The Tesla Model 3. (Photo : Getty Images/John Leyba)
Tesla Model 3 is the latest automotive sensation, with over 276,000 preorders; the automaker is facing an overflow of demand twice than expected. CEO Elon Musk revealed more car specs and details about the next generation all-electric automobile. Delivery date no sooner than late 2017.
Tesla Model 3 overshadowed the launch date of Apple iPhone SE, now Musk has revealed more car specifications, which were previously tightly-sacked in the company's factories. The standard models of m$35k future car are going to be RWD while a dual-motor AWD option will also be available, SlashGear reported.
The automotive company started taking pre-orders at $1,000 a pop, refundable if customers wish to withdraw the purchase before the delivery date, which is not happening anytime soon as production of cars will begin in the last quarter of 2017. Tesla Model 3 sedan specifications have not been posted, but Musk did let out some details through his Tweets.
According to Musk, the Tesla Model S successor will have a fast torque response, which interprets into good traction while according to the automotive news site; their experience of the test driving the demo car was very appreciative. The production car is expected to be faster than the demo versions.
The website also described some features of the prototype Model 3 cars showcased during April's opening ceremony in Los Angeles. The center console features a large 15-inch touchscreen, oriented in landscape, displaying different driving-focused information including navigation and audio controls are located little towards passenger's side. All the digital settings are reconfigurable.
The next generation electric car offers air suspension for dynamic height adjustment with an aerodynamic coefficient of 0.21. Musk further informed that the front façade of the car is undergoing some "tweaking" to improve its aesthetic appeal. He also clued that to increase headroom for rear passengers, the rear roof cross-car support beam had to be adjusted.
Tesla Model 3 sedan is expected to have an electric mileage of 215 kilometers. There might be "interesting things" to see in the HVAC airflow, pumped through cleverly concealed slits located in the dash. The panoramic glass roof stretching all the way from middle to the rear spoiler outweighs any car design in the market for that price.
The back seats of the car will be foldable to create more room for extra cargo. Customers will be able to optionally add tow-hitch as well. Moreover, a vegan interior could also be added to the customization, arguably suitable to those who are against leather and use of animal products.
The only setback for now, as BGR pointed out, is the absence of an instrument panel, but that might only hold true for demo car as production Tesla Model 3 is yet to finalize many changes before the cars are delivered to the customers.
