Gullwing doors or falconwing doors if you must like the ones on the new tesla model x are undeniably cool.
Tesla cars with gullwing doors.
The 2020 tesla model x might be the greenest and one of the fastest way to tote up to seven people over hill and dale.
Technically called falcon wing doors in tesla s official specs and marketing the model x s rear doors are in fact gullwing doors by every definition of the term.
But they re more than just some flashy design choice.
Only tesla has the technology that provides dual motors with independent traction to both front and rear wheels for unparalleled control in all weather conditions.
Gullwing doors take way less.
As a result model x instantly controls traction and torque to every wheel with a unique and superior all wheel drive system.
Tesla s variant which it calls a falcon wing has a second hinge separating upper and lower halves.
It s the doors that do it.
The 2020 tesla model x is offered in two configurations.
Tesla autopilot blamed on fatal japanese model x crash.
Where is the 2020 tesla model x built.
Long range and performance.
Tesla builds the model x in california.
In fact the history of gull wing doors should have given tesla some good reasons to avoid them.
A gullwing door as on the delorean see back to the future is a single piece door.
As the crossover cousin to the brand s iconic model s sedan.
Beyond those gullwing doors fitted says tesla not for ostentation but to make it easier for parents to post kids into the back of the model x there s plenty more silicon valley blue.
Which tesla model x model is right for me.
While the model x is no supercar it packs an electric performance punch that allows it to keep up with many dedicated sports or supercars.
However tesla instead decided to invest in rear doors that open upwards in a not too dissimilar way to gullwing doors.