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Tesla Roadster

Electric cars have been around for almost a century, but compared to gas-powered cars, they lagged far behind in terms of range and performance. The Tesla Roadster’s key is its advanced battery pack. With lithium-ion composition (this is something only Tesla has currently), the battery pack allows a range of more than 200 miles and acceleration performance that’s equal to the world’s best sports cars.

Does the Tesla happen to look familiar to you – that’s probably because it’s basically a restyled Lotus Elise. The Lotus and the Tesla share exterior stylings, as well as removable hard tops. Despite the exterior similarities, the interior if vastly different from the Lotus. The Tesla Roadster has a weight distribution that leans more towards the rear (35 / 65 for the Tesla, and 39/61 for the Lotus).

With a 13,500 rpm red line, the Tesla Roadster is a real bullet. As the technology is refined, we’re sure to see faster and more efficient versions being marketed.

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If you are looking for a tiny roadster that will blow everyone’s doors off, then the Ariel Atom is for you.

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  • Manufacturer – Tesla Motors
  • Top Speed – 125 mph (201 km/h)
  • 0-60 – 3.9 seconds
  • BHP – 300
  • Torque – 200 ft·lbf
  • Weight – 2690 lb
  • MSRP – From $98,000

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Tesla Roadster News


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    San Francisco Chronicle
    With the notable exception of the Tesla Roadster, electric cars and hybrids have rarely been seen as sexy. Take the Nissan Leaf. Cute? Yes. Cool? Yes, in that dig-my-new-smart-phone way. Sexy? Not a chance. But perhaps that isn't the fault of the cars ...

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  • David R. Baker
    San Francisco Chronicle
    With the notable exception of the Tesla Roadster, electric cars and hybrids have rarely been seen as sexy. Take the Nissan Leaf. Cute? Yes. Cool? Yes, in that dig-my-new-smart-phone way. Sexy? Not a chance. But perhaps... The price of renewable power ...


  • Greenwich Man Harnesses Sun to Power Home, Car
    The Daily Weston
    Ken Edwards' Tesla Roadster charges up Tuesday morning at his Greenwich home. The license plate on Ken Edwards' Tesla Roadster reflects how it is powered. Ken Edwards' electric car is a Tesla Roadster. It cost $109000 in 2009.

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