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Ford trying to imitate Tesla Model X? Patent filed for gullwing SUV doors


Ford filed a patent for gullwing doors for SUVs in October 2021, this patent was recently published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on April 20. hinged at the roofline and opens upwards, creating dramatic entrances and exits for the vehicle. However, bird wings are not new in the auto industry as Tesla has made it quite famous through the Model X EV.

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April 24, 2023, 14:13 pm

Ford patents for bird wings (L) and Tesla Model X (R) (US Patent and Trademark Office)
Ford patents for bird wings (L) and Tesla Model X (R) (US Patent and Trademark Office)

In reality, Mercedes-Benz The 300 SL in the 1950s was the first bird-door vehicle introduced. But Ford’s patent is a bit different from the others because the OEM introduced a single, large swing-wing door that opens to the side. This design makes the car look asymmetrical, especially when viewed from above.

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Notably, there is a separate door for the driver to get in and out. And while the bird door gives the car an aesthetic look, it also has practical advantages. It tends to provide ample space for passengers to get in and out of the car easily and comfortably. Wide-open entrances can also lead to other designs that assist people with disabilities who have difficulty getting in and out of vehicles through standard doors. It can also allow easier loading and unloading of goods, especially large and bulky items.

In a separate development, Ford announced the end of production of the sixth-generation Mustang. Motor Trend has reported that the S550-generation Ford Mustang rolled its final vehicle on April 6 of this year. The last one is the Oxford White Premium Coupe variant powered by EcoBoost. The sixth-generation Ford Mustang debuted in December 2013 and went on sale in 2015. Since then, the car has had a number of engines, including the popular 2.3-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder, V6 and 5.0 liter V8 engines. Besides, there is also a naturally aspirated 5.2-liter V8 engine.

Date of first publication: April 24, 2023, 14:11 pm IST

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