How come more cars don't have gullwing or scissor doors?

[BrickTamland]

I would venture that suicide doors create a weak point. The two doors come together with nothing in between them, like on a pickup, or at a short pillar, like on a Lincoln Continental. This design creates a longer section on flat floor and flat roof that are uninterrupted and are therefore more likely to crunch.

[Neanderthal]

Originally Posted by 69nova

Raising a weight (door) means work done which means a linkage system to make it as easy as rotating the door (as is done now). So it will cost more. Minivans and hatchbacks use a system with the air springs and they wear out and are less effective in the winter (I know about this with 2 minivans). All it takes is for somebody to get bopped on the head by a failure and that idea goes out the door (pun itntended).

Sounds more like a potential decapitation device.

I personally would stay away from pimp doors.

Originally Posted by Slideways

Ever try to get four people out of a vehicle with rear suicide doors? All four doors open up and where do they go if there's a car parked beside them? Granted it's more convenient than having only two doors, but not as easy a four conventional doors.

That's why I like ejection seats. Easy does it!!

[Slideways]

Originally Posted by Neanderthal

Sounds more like a potential decapitation device.

Oh, you must be referring to a Saab hatchback once the struts go out. Chomp!

[Neanderthal]

Originally Posted by Slideways

Oh, you must be referring to a Saab hatchback once the struts go out. Chomp!

Those wily Swedes!