Ares Has Made A Two-Door Tesla Model S Convertible

Italian coachbuilder Ares made a much more complete Tesla convertible than other aftermarket efforts we've seen
Ares Has Made A Two-Door Tesla Model S Convertible

It seems Ares doesn’t want to be pigeon-holed. So far we’ve seen the Modena-based company - founded by former Lotus boss Danny Bahar - come up with the ‘Panther’ reimagined DeTomaso Pantera, the 412-inspired ‘Project Pony’ and even a bespoke supercar in the form of the Ares S1. Diversifying even further, its latest coach-built endeavour involves hacking the roof off a Tesla Model S.

We’ve seen aftermarket Model S (and Model 3) cabriolet conversions before, but this one’s a little more complete. For one thing, it’s lost a couple of doors.

Ares Has Made A Two-Door Tesla Model S Convertible

Along with the roof, the B and C-pillars and rear doors were removed. The rear three quarter has been modified, meanwhile, to accommodate lengthened front doors. Unlike those previous Tesla cabs, which involved the folded roof being flopped awkwardly onto the rear deck, Ares’ Model S has a neat compartment to stow and conceal it.

Ares Has Made A Two-Door Tesla Model S Convertible

To compensate for the loss of rigidity, Ares strengthened the side members and added reinforcements under the cabin. Speaking of which, there’s now a thoroughly re-upholstered white leather interior and custom seats. Finishing off the exterior is a smattering of carbon fibre aero pieces.

We should imagine it’s quite a bit heftier than before, but with the most powerful versions of the Model S kicking out over 800bhp, a little extra weight shouldn’t be an issue. Ares hasn’t mentioned which derivative the drop-top is based on, but you’d think it’d be a potent one.

Ares Has Made A Two-Door Tesla Model S Convertible

Ares says the Model S was privately commissioned by one of its clients. As such, we don’t know how much it costs, but it’s not going to have been cheap, is it?

The one-off joins other coach-built Model S projects from Qwest and Niels van Roij Design, both of which are ‘shooting brake’ estates.

Comments

ATOGI_28

That actually looks pretty nice

01/21/2021 - 16:19 |
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And it must be pretty cool to drive as well, being completely open to nature without even the sound of an engine but on the other hand power like few other things

01/21/2021 - 17:45 |
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B-To

I like it, would change the orange trim with blue and get some other wheel design, but design wise, it really looks great.

01/21/2021 - 18:29 |
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Anonymous

Would be nice with a contrasting background. Can’t really make it out on my phone in this light at least

01/21/2021 - 19:41 |
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