TESLA ROADSTER

[Rican219]

You Buy This for $120,000?

http://www.autobloggreen.com/2006/07/20/tesla-roadster-unveiled-in-santa-monica/

Motor:
* 3-phase, 4-pole AC induction motor
* 13,500 rpm maximum
* Max Net Power: 185 kW
* Max Torque: 180 lb-ft
* Top speed: over 130 mph

Performance
* 0-60 mph: around four seconds
* 0-100 mph: under 11 seconds
* Range: 200-250 miles per charge (estimated)
* Home-based charging system (EVSE) with integral safety features

Transmission:
* 2 forward speeds + reverse (by reversing the motor)
* 1st gear: 4.20:1
* 2nd gear: 2.17:1
* Reverse by reversing the motor (speed electronically limited)
* Final drive: 3.41:1

Exterior:
* Body: Carbon fiber
* Unique headlamp assemblies using proprietary HID low-beam and halogen high-beam lamp units
* LED taillights, marker lights and direction indicator lights
* Length: 155.4 / 3946 (in/mm)

[TeeJay]

HURRY UP AND BUY!!!

[Demsum]

Hell yeah I would buy one, but i'd be a little worried about the upkeep for a car nobody is familiar with.

[Rican219]

HURRY UP AND BUY!!!

I Don wan no trouble!! Prease Reave!

[4dmin]

WTF that is a complete LOTUS RIP OFF for more than 3x the price :lmao:

[99SI]

Lotus Elise? I think they took a Lotus Elise, made carbon body panels and put their drivetrain in it. I couldn't tell much of a difference by the video. It's an interesting car for sure. If they can figure out an efficient way of recharging and allowing for longer ranges I'm sure full electric vehicles can become a legitimate option to internal cumbustion vehicles.

[4dmin]

i'll still buy my lotus over that shit :D

[Leadfoot_mf]

Lotus Elise? I think they took a Lotus Elise, made carbon body panels and put their drivetrain in it. I couldn't tell much of a difference by the video. It's an interesting car for sure. If they can figure out an efficient way of recharging and allowing for longer ranges I'm sure full electric vehicles can become a legitimate option to internal cumbustion vehicles.

thats what i was thinking for the money :gay:

[99SI]

WTF that is a complete LOTUS RIP OFF for more than 3x the price :lmao:
lol, I was trying to get a comment typed while doing a few other things and you managed to beat me to it! :ninja:

[4dmin]

lol i posted up on that site b/c i'm a h8ter :D

mutha fuckers trying to copy the greatest production car and charge 2-3x the price :2up:

[The Golden Child]

id buy the lotus instead ..

[Julio]

Cool idea... but I think is a waste.

[redlinenprelude]

elon musk= hippy.

why dnt they use the back window and hood as a panel?

[Ran]

Could you imagine the price of replacing the battery pack after 100,000 miles?

[4dmin]

18. I would save your $$$ and buy the Lotus Elise... You can buy 2-3 for price of that car; plus the Lotus looks better. ;)


^ my post... of course a woman would ask this \/


20. This car is awesome! I would buy one tomorrow but I also question the life of the battery, cost to recharge, and how often it has to be replaced. With a product like this I wonder how long the major auto mfg will stay in business. Just hope they do not quash this great car. When will it be affordable?
Sharon
bitch you can get the samething for 1/3 of the price :screwy:

[krindus]

ok so let me get this straight, you pay more for electric than for a conventional car, to save money on gas? or is it to hike your electricity bill? because the energy has to come from somewhere, no emmisions from the car, but the coal burning power plant that shovels electricity to your house is pumping out the difference. :screwy: whatever. i'll stick to the lotus as well,