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Koll
08-18-2006, 04:53 AM
http://www.teslamotors.com/images/content/motor_torque_curve.gif

Style 2-seat, open-top, rear-drive roadster
Drivetrain Electric motor with 2-speed electric-shift manual transmission with integral differential
Motor 3-phase, 4-pole electric motor, 248hp peak (185kW), redline 13,500 rpm, regenerative "engine braking"
Chassis Bonded extruded aluminum with 4-wheel wishbone suspension
Brakes 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS
Acceleration 0 to 60 in about 4 seconds
Top Speed Over 130 mph
Range 250 miles EPA highway
Battery Life Useful battery life in excess of 100,000 miles
Energy Storage System Custom microprocessor-controlled lithium-ion battery pack
Full Charge As short as 3.5 hours

http://www.teslamotors.com/performance/performance.php

not too shabby not too shabby at all... probably will be more expensive

PBodyGT87
08-18-2006, 07:23 AM
that's prettttttty. Lizzy want.

BigAls87Z28
08-18-2006, 08:24 AM
That is a very sweet looking car. Love that red color too.

V
08-18-2006, 09:30 AM
hmm, i wonder if you can retrofit the electronics/drivetrain into an f body...

foff667
08-18-2006, 09:34 AM
$100k definitly aint cheap but good performance for an electric car none the less.

j0n
08-18-2006, 09:43 AM
looks kinda like a lotus and a sky had babies....me likey!

jola
08-18-2006, 09:50 AM
Looks pretty sweet. I love the headlights.

Rob WS6
08-18-2006, 10:22 AM
Wonder what its going to cost? Thats pretty badass!

Tru2Chevy
08-18-2006, 10:54 AM
Wonder what its going to cost? Thats pretty badass!

Somewhere in the $100k range....

I've been hearing more and more about this car (and the wagon they want to release) the last few months.

- Justin

Rob WS6
08-18-2006, 11:38 AM
Ouch...