Tesla s model x crossover has been in the news lately for its complex upward opening falcon wing rear doors.
Suv gullwing doors.
The suv will preview the all new fourth generation vehicle coming in.
Unlike most cars on this list the doors that lead to the mangusta s interior are standard opening instead de tomaso opted for gullwing doors in an unexpected location.
Model x has the most storage room of any suv in its class comfortable seating for up to seven adults and the capability to tow up to 5 000 pounds.
Tesla is working out the bugs with the doors but everything else on the.
When asked about the gullwing doors lincoln president kumar galhotra told the detroit news that the gullwing doors were a fun and yet practical to draw attention and showcase the six passenger concept suv s interior.
The car is powered by a front mounted v 10 engine based on the dodge viper model that is modified to an overall rating of 515 lb ft of torque and 525 horsepower.
While it may not make a whole lot of sense the gullwing doors concealing the engine are jaw dropping and makes the mangusta just that much more beautiful.
Galhotra was quick to admit that the giant gull wing doors reminiscent of the delorean cars of the 1980s and the tesla model x suv were only installed on the navigator concept for dramatic.
2016 tesla model x suv.
The car features a coupe body along with gullwing doors.
Although the model x has seen delays for its release which was originally scheduled in late 2014 the auto is already expecting to be sold out for its first model year.
For instance the falcon wing rear doors can be more impractical than useful and there are some interior fit and finish issues.
Falcon wing doors are equipped with sensors to monitor the proximity of surroundings and can open in even the tightest parking spaces.
The full size luxury suv concept makes a striking statement with two upward opening gull wing doors with concertina steps.
Even so the model x stands out as one of the best in the luxury hybrid and electric suv class.
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.
The designer of the auto is max boxstrom who became known for his work as a formula one engineer.