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Named for inventor Nikola Tesla, the Tesla Roadster is an electricity-powered sports car. The Roadster is built and is assembled at the Lotus plant in Hethel, England with a wider and longer frame than the Lotus Elise. It shares about 15% of the parts with the Lotus Elise. The Roadster made it's public debut on July 19, 2006 and the first production model was driven by Tesla chairman Elon Musk on February 1, 2008.
March 26, 2009: Tesla Motors is set to unveil its new Model S in southern California. The new model is a sedan that is expected to retail at around $50,000. The current estimate for the release of the Model S is set at 2011.TechCrunch: Live Unveiling Of The Tesla Model... (March 26, 2009)
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Fast Facts
- Produced by Tesla Motors Inc.
- Class: Alternative Fuel, Sports
- Engine: 3-phase, 4-pole AC induction motor
- Transmission: 2 speed dual clutch
- Fuel Efficiency: equivalent to 105 mpgMotor Trend: 2008 Tesla Roadster Transmission
- Power: 248 HP
- Torque: 200 lb-ft
- Top Speed: 125 mph (limited)Official Site: Tesla Motors
- 0-60: 3.9 secOfficial Site: Tesla Motors
- MSRP: $109,000
- Maintenance Centers in New York City, Los Angeles, Miami, Menlo Park and Chicago
- By August 2006 there were orders for the 100 units and over 650 cars reserved
- Tesla Motors received $40 million in private financing in December 2008
- Tesla chairman Elon Musk says he expects the company to be profitable by 2009CNET: Tesla Motors... (February 13, 2009)
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Tesla Model S Sedan
Tesla Motors Inc. is set to unveil their latest marvel, the model S sedan, on March 26, 2009 at the California factory of SpaceX. The Tesla Model S Sedan is an all-electric, four-door luxury sedan that is expected to start at $50,000.CNET: Tesla Motors to show off... (February 11, 2009) -
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- "The Tesla feels composed and competent at speed with great turn-in and transitioning response, picking up a gentle understeer when pushed through a corner a little too hard. The suspension achieves a good balance of sportiness and compliance, without jarring over average road undulations."Road & Track: 2008 Tesla Roadster First Drive
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From Merkle nano-tech to Musk Eco-tech. #SingularityU students getting demo of Tesla Roadster http://twitpic.com/ostxy
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View All Tesla Roadster Questions (60) | Ask a QuestionWhich would you prefer, a Tesla Roadster or a Fisker Krama plugin? (2 Answers)Frankly, I'd prefer the Tesla Model S Sedan. The Roadster and the Karma are both intended as flashy sportscars. All I want is a car that gets me where I'm ... read moreHow successful is Tesla Roadster? 109 Roadsters, $109,000 per vehicle, and $1 million profit (1 Answer)Economically, it does not make sense to buy a Tesla Roadster. You can buy a lot of gas with the cost overage, compared to other vehicles. The only reasons you ... read more
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