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Originally Posted by Kyle B
"The body shell itself is aluminum spaceframe architecture comprising castings, extrusions, and stampings. Cast cross members and aluminum extrusions in the front-end crumple zone, unencumbered by the presence of a gasoline engine, are designed to maximize impact absorption in the event of a crash."
So basically, what's been being done for the past several decades in terms of body design; stamped metal panels welded or riveted together. This is where the BMW breaks new ground.
The Tesla Model S is dead sexy. I'd buy one over a new 5er or E class if I were in that market. I'm definitely not knocking Tesla.
happy driving, cheers.
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The Fiero had steel and magnesium in the front end crumple zone; the motor was mid-chassis behind the seats. That was 24 years ago.