Tesla Model 3 Spy Shots Flooding Internet (44 Pictures)

June 17th, 2017 by Steve Hanley

We are only weeks away from the promised start of production of the Tesla Model 3 and people across Twitter, Instagram, and imgur are serving up a smorgasbord of photos of the car. More colors, more interior details, and more exterior features are being revealed every day. Let’s start with colors. Silver is apparently part of the initial color palette.

The Tesla Pre-Reveal of #Model3 happened this past Sat at Fremont Factory to a select group, anyone want to break their NDA & send a pic? 😉 pic.twitter.com/1Akv7Wfdsh — TheTeslaLife (@TheTeslaLife) June 5, 2017

So are black and white.

The #Model3 is right around the corner, and we cannot wait 😍 pic.twitter.com/xfkrf8ISL7 — 3F EV Rent a Tesla (@3fevteslarent) June 3, 2017

What color would you pick for your Model 3? 📷: @model3news A post shared by Tesla Motorsports (@teslamotorsports) on Jun 13, 2017 at 1:20pm PDT

"Q: I'm guessing this is not official.

James Bond: Not even remotely." Meet candidate 007 #Model3 #Tesla pic.twitter.com/ZCiQnonvGl — Tesla Owners Club BE (@TeslaClubBE) June 7, 2017

Red and blue are in there, too.

Good morning fam🔌🔋 📷: @luxeautospa A post shared by Tesla Motorsports (@teslamotorsports) on Jun 13, 2017 at 4:33am PDT

Spotted ! 🇺🇸 Road Runner – Beep Prepared (Tid-Bitius Velocitus) aka #Model3 in urban habitat ! Soon near you ! Go #Tesla Go #EV ! pic.twitter.com/m6ZN8WXBKR — Tesla Owners Club BE (@TeslaClubBE) June 3, 2017

For those concerned by multiple images of Model 3 wheels with their lug nuts showing, fear not — Elon has you covered.

You can stop complaining about seeing lugnuts now 🙂 Full album here: https://t.co/8Mxh8niA04 #tesla #model3 pic.twitter.com/Gi0gXWsJrH — Model 3 Owners Club (@Model3Owners) June 10, 2017

Now let’s get to the really interesting stuff. Here are some photos that reveal details about the interior of the car. Doesn’t get much cleaner and less cluttered than this. Rumors of a heads-up display have been scotched by Elon Musk personally. It’s just the wheel, a few controls, and that horizontally mounted touch screen.

Let's be honest. This sad bit of wood trim in the #Model3 looks like crap. #pathetic I'll be taking black carbon fiber please. @TeslaMotors pic.twitter.com/NogdK25aLp — Julissa (@JULEZ_91) June 13, 2017

Model 3 has speakers in the upper A pillars #tesla #Model3 pic.twitter.com/duhWPLic5c — Model 3 Owners Club (@Model3Owners) June 12, 2017

About those controls. The right stalk has a new setting, something never seen on a production car before. Can you spot it?

Yup. There it is at the bottom of the stalk. In addition to the normal Park, Reverse, Neutral, and Drive settings, there is one to engage Autopilot.

Bear in mind that this function won’t allow for full self-driving capability right at the start of production, but clearly Tesla is serious that every Model 3 made will be capable of driving itself once the software and government regulations permit. Elon says a Tesla will drive itself from LA to Manhattan with nary a nudge from a human driver later this year.

The roof design is clearly a work of art in its own right.

Take a look at this photo and let me know if you think it shows a panoramic sunroof on a #tesla #model3 pic.twitter.com/QqsahNBL9z — Touchdown Tampa Bay (@pauleklink) June 4, 2017

The big question for the past year has been whether Tesla would actually start production on time. It now appears it will. In fact, Ben Sullins of Teslanomics estimates the company will build more than 80,000 Model 3s before the end of 2017 — roughly the same number of Model S and Model X cars produced in all of 2017.

Enjoy some more pics as you get ready:

🇺🇸 "Silver Surfer sustains himself by converting matter into energy, can analyze and manipulate matter and energy" (..) Go #Tesla #Model3 pic.twitter.com/bR6sfaijZS — Tesla Owners Club BE (@TeslaClubBE) June 7, 2017

Tesla model 3! Really excited to see this thing on the road 😍 #tesla#teslamodel3#teslamodels#teslamodelx A post shared by Designerspen/디자이너 펜 (@designerspen) on Jun 15, 2017 at 7:15am PDT

#tesla #Model3 spotted in the wild A post shared by Hightech 🍭 (@hightechcandy) on Jun 11, 2017 at 6:49pm PDT

💯SWIPE LEFT💯 Got a special gift for all the homies with a Model 3 pre-order.🔌🔋 📷: @mycarango A post shared by Tesla Motorsports (@teslamotorsports) on Jun 12, 2017 at 9:06am PDT

I saw a @teslamotors #Model3 driving around the other day. Not sure how I feel about the looks. I have the full video link in my bio if you wanna see for yourself, I'm not really a fan. #tesla #teslamodel3 #teslamotors A post shared by Dean Hodel (@deanh8) on Jun 12, 2017 at 3:44pm PDT

Brand New One – Model 3 🏅💯 A post shared by Club Tesla (@clubtesla) on Jun 17, 2017 at 4:54am PDT

2017/2018 Tesla Model 3, the future will be mine! Oh what a bright one it will be! #teslamodel3 #thankstesla #tesla #electriccar #future A post shared by Alexander Jaeger (@jaegertech) on Jun 17, 2017 at 1:46am PDT

See more “Countdown To Model 3 Month” articles:

20 Gasmobiles Tesla Model 3 Will Body Slam

Tesla Model 3 vs Audi A3, Audi A4, Audi A5, Audi S3

Tesla Model 3 vs BMW 2 Series, 3 Series, 4 Series, 5 Series, & i3

Tesla Model 3 vs Acura ILX, Acura TLX, & Acura RLX

Tesla Model 3 vs Mercedes 300, Mercedes 350e, Mercedes AMG

Tesla Model 3 vs Lexus ES (& ES Hybrid), Lexus IS, Lexus GS (& GS Hybrid), & Lexus CT Hybrid

BMW USA Sales Down Dramatically — Tesla Model 3 Hitting Already?

Elon Musk Clarifies Tesla Model 3 Production Strategy & City

Tesla’s Unlikely Success, Model 3 Spy Shots, Monty Python, & TSLA

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