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Old 08-18-2006, 05:53 AM   #1
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The Tesla Roadster (pics)


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
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Old 08-18-2006, 08:23 AM   #2
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that's prettttttty. Lizzy want.
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Old 08-18-2006, 09:24 AM   #3
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That is a very sweet looking car. Love that red color too.
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Old 08-18-2006, 10:30 AM   #4
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hmm, i wonder if you can retrofit the electronics/drivetrain into an f body...
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Old 08-18-2006, 10:34 AM   #5
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$100k definitly aint cheap but good performance for an electric car none the less.
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Old 08-18-2006, 10:43 AM   #6
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looks kinda like a lotus and a sky had babies....me likey!
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Old 08-18-2006, 10:50 AM   #7
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Looks pretty sweet. I love the headlights.
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Old 08-18-2006, 11:22 AM   #8
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Wonder what its going to cost? Thats pretty badass!
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Old 08-18-2006, 11:54 AM   #9
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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.

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Old 08-18-2006, 12:38 PM   #10
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Ouch...
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