Should The Tesla Roadster Spawn A Lamborghini-Style Sedan?
Since the new Tesla Roadster isn't actually a roadster, why not imagine it as a sporty family sedan?
Following the debut of the second-generation Tesla Roadster, the internet filled up with viral clips showing what is believed to be a mockup of the EV taking flight and landing safely using its thrusters. However, while we were busy covering Tesla's bold claims about the upcoming hypercar, independent digital artist Theophilus Chin spent his time envisioning what the Roadster would look like as a sedan.
In order to apply the styling language of the two-door model to a four-door sedan, Theottle got creative with his donor vehicle. He started with photos of the Hyundai Ioniq V production model, which is already known for its uncanny resemblance to a Lamborghini sedan. Since the wedge-shaped silhouette was already there, the digital artist just needed to infuse elements from the Tesla. The sharp nose with pop-down headlights required an extension of the front overhang, while the profile got the character line of the Roadster alongside Tesla's signature pop-out door handles.
Wedge-shape, four doors
The stretched Gallardo-style greenhouse of the model is combined with a sloping roofline, creating a fastback stance. Although it is significantly fatter compared to the hypercar, the rear end of the sedan adopts the same full-width LED taillights and quad nozzles housed in a massive diffuser, skipping the active rear wing.
The result is not nearly as sleek as the Lamborghini Estoque concept from 2008. However, it could work as a convincing replacement for the discontinued Model S, if Tesla decides to apply the same styling language to all of its future models. As for its capabilities, Theottle said that the fictional sedan might not be able to fly, but it could at least flatten any potholes using SpaceX technology. Judging from the Model S Plaid, electric motors would be more than enough to give it excellent performance.
According to the automaker, the Roadster is scheduled to enter production in 2028. The Thrust version with the cold-gas thrusters and the claimed 0-60 mph acceleration of 0.81 seconds will be priced at $250,000. However, only the Rocket trim will do the flying tricks and that is going to be an invite-only affair.
Since the sedan is purely fiction at this point, those who want an EV with a Lamborghini-style design can always travel to China and order a Hyundai Ioniq V, which starts at a sensible ¥109,900 ($16,500). The Korean EV might not have the performance of a Tesla, but it sounds like a steal and will certainly turn a lot of heads on the streets.