Tag: LARTE Tesla Model S

Larte Design has finally revealed its one-off Tesla Model S at the Top Marques Monaco. There were several teasers before this big event, which gradually delivered hints about the special car. Even the sketch they released two days ago showed that the design of the vehicle will speak for itself. And so it does. Just take a look at the astounding pictures in the gallery below.

There are a lot of details that capture the attention. Such are the new more muscular front bumper and fender vents, the revised grille that is the first thing to see, the corresponding rear bumper and spoilers.

As we already know that these components were made of an innovative material called basalt fiber. It is made from natural lava rock and it is a very strong competition to the popular carbon fiber due to its great characteristics.

First of all it is very light in weight. In fact, the entire kit weighs only 13 kg. It is said that this material is also very tough and durable. Furthermore, the designers made the kit with lightning-like sharp lines to emphasize even further sporty nature of this superb electric vehicle.

The other cool thing about this Tesla is the new driving sound that mimics a real engine. Although there aren’t any pictures, the interior of the Model S has been also redesigned.  At last, we should also note those huge multi-spoke forged wheels.

Source: LARTE Design

We are eagerly waiting to see Larte Design’s Tesla Model S, when it debuts at the Top Marques Monaco on 16^th of April. The reason for this is that it will have a body work, which is not made from polyurethane or carbon, but from basalt fibers. Well, actually the front and rear aprons will be made of this material and in fact, this contributes for the weight of this kit to be only 13kg.

What does basalt fibers precisely mean? First, it means that they are made of material that is produced from volcanic rock, and some of it is actually millions of years old. Secondly, high smelting temperatures are required for its melting. This however does not impact its good total energy footprint. Thirdly, the result is that the basalt is also ecologically-viable, which resonates perfectly with the spirit of the Tesla.

The volcanic material has other good characteristics. For instance, its pure fibers’ high application temperature is between -269 and +650°. This makes it strength-to-weight ratio really great and perfectly suitable for the parts like the bumpers or spoilers. It makes them not only lighter but also stronger.

Compared to the conventional glass fibers, the basalt fibers are less acid-, base- and salt-resistant. In addition, the lava-derived material has a higher compression and shear strength, it has good price and this makes its future really bright. So what’s left is to see the car debuting in a week from now. This is when a lot of question will be answered.

Source: Larte Design