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MS XIV has 4 doors. It should be noted that the rear doors hinge from the rear (“suicide doors”) as oppose to from the front.

(Above Image) Fancy shmancy car with rear-opening doors (“suicide doors”)

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(Above Image) Outer door profile for MS XIV

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The doors project has a relatively large, all-encompassing scope which includes:

  • All 4-doors

  • Interior door panel design

  • Door hinge geometry and location

  • Door range of motion

  • Door latching mechanism and handles

  • Waterproofing/sealing of door to aerobody

The exterior design of the door (aerobody), structural aspects of the door (i.e side collision protection), chassis tube locations, and securing of windows have currently been completed by the aero-chassis team. However, the doors team should be very familiar with all these areas in the event of any changes that may need to be made.

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