The new Tesla cybertruck is modelled on a Giugiaro Esprit. 

More like a DeLorean, especially with the stainless steel bodywork. Doesn't look very practical as a pick-up though.

More in Autocar. 

I can see the Esprit in there but my immediate thought was this https://images.app.goo.gl/NQo1rTyEEB559WYZ6

Genius marketing design what with everyone talking about it. Low radar cross section so less risk of speeding fine All those sharp leading edges will play havoc on boundary layer separation and increased Cd though, but I don't think that was really under consideration in its design.

I love it, makes a change and a change is as good as a holiday

That is one ugly car! Good Heavens.

It's nasty beyond recognition of anything mad made before. It's like a ... fiat multipla.

I can only imagine one that this car would suit - robocop. And he was never cool either.

Jacques

It’s a pretty mad but it seems to be a form follows function type of approach. 

https://techcrunch.com/2019/11/22/heres-why-the-tesla-cybertruck-has-its-crazy-look/

That said, Elon’s S1 prop certainly had an influence on it.

https://www.businessinsider.sg/tesla-cybertruck-inspired-james-bond-lotus-elon-musk-won-auction-2019-11/?r=US&IR=T

I knew I was right, from today's Times:

Mr Musk said the design for the “bulletproof” $39,900 (£31,000) grey truck was partly influenced by the Lotus Esprit sportscar that doubled as a submarine in the 1970s James Bond film The Spy Who Loved Me.

😀

That man said many things, also during the rescue attempt on all the children who were trapped in a cave. Not all he says is of any value.

Jacques

Elon musk has made a new toy! Awesome, get me one of these! 

I thought this was it's inspiration? 🤣💡

 

 

Edited November 24, 20195 yr by CarBuff