Model X Falcon Wing doors: Engineering masterclass in tight spaces
aronchick · x · 2026-08-29
A look back at the 2015 Model X launch where Elon Musk parked an SUV just 5 inches from another car. While normal doors fail, the Falcon Wing doors used real-time sensors to lift vertically before unfolding, recalculating the arc to avoid obstacles. The zero-contact opening stunned the room, marking a iconic moment in automotive engineering that beat years of internal resistance.
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