Tesla "sedan" will be a 4-door hatchback - a sign they're focusing on good aero

[MetroMPG]

Via ABG : Business Week has just published a "teaser" shot of the car maker's Model S sedan prototype, which will either be a "pure" EV or extended range EV (EREV / serial hybrid), depending on who you read.

Of course, that's if the company weathers the current economic apocalypse. They've already closed their Michigan offices, laid off staff and announced S production will be delayed.

The most interesting tid-bit to come from the Business Week article is that the prototype is a 4-door hatchback. Good news, since it hints that Tesla's design is going for good aero.

Of course you don't have to use a hatchback body to get a low Cd (EV1), but it's a more practical approach (Insight, Prius, Volt, etc.).

Hopefully they'll raise the bar in their design and best the competition's figures.

There's a mostly useless "teaser" shot of the prototype's back bumper at ABG/Bus week. Go have a look.

[MetroMPG]

PS - the Business Week article is also a good read about the state of the company.

[Daox]

Interesting, but still a little bit out of my price range.

[MetroMPG]

Oh, I'll never own one either. But it's still fun to watch.

[Jetta90GL]

Here is another pic, it kind of reminds me of the Nissan 350z. I wonder who is going to be the first to install a grill block on one.

[SuperTrooper]

Originally Posted by Jetta90GL

Here is another pic, it kind of reminds me of the Nissan 350z. I wonder who is going to be the first to install a grill block on one.

Don't put too much stock in that pic, it's a R&T interpretation, not an official Tesla release.