2016 Tesla Model X Unveiling : The Doors

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At the launch of the new Tesla Model X SUV, the company demonstrated the car's falcon wing doors and gave a few more details about how it operates.

In the video above, from the car's official launch, the Model X is wedged tightly between an Audi Q7 and an American Honda Odyssey. Despite the limited room on either side, the Model X's falcon wing doors are able to open.

According to Elon Musk, Tesla's CEO, the company developed a new type of ultrasonic sensor that delivers sonar capability through metal and avoids the need for a puck-shaped device, helping to smooth out the car's controversial aesthetics.

The sensors, as well as the doors' double-hinged nature, allow the car's falcon-wing portals to adjust their opening arc to accommodate both a lack of space to the sides, as well as a lack of space above the vehicle. As Musk was at pains to point, traditional gull-wing doors are single hinged.

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This car looks like it belongs on the set of a sci-fi movie. Now almost everything in life is as the future was promised to us kids in the 90's. I'm talking about smartphones, tablets, 3d goggles, electric cars, exploration of the planets, robotic home appliances (vacuum cleaners and lawn mowers), drones, self driving cars, ... and the list goes on and on. What a cool world we live in.

heg
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what's the height with doors open? most car parks are around 2m clearance I think...

jadomi
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The front end of the production model is kinda odd, it was much better with Model S' grille design

MrMklasse
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Haven't they learnt from the SLS? Well Mercedes has at least.

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