Telsa's new Roadster to throw down the gauntlet

DevonK

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Looks great, and Telsa's claimed performance specs are beyond impressive, they are stunning:

Top speed: 250 mph
0-60: 1.9 seconds
0-100: 4.2 (you might need one of those military pilot g-force suits to ensure you don't black out)
1/4 mile: 8.9
620 mile range

You'll need to search your sofa for that lost change though, it starts at $200k USD - $50k deposit is required just for a reservation.

Supra will still sound better though. I hope.

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I think I can safely say I won't be cross-shopping this with the Supra. :eek:

Still badass though. 200KWh in that small size is hugely impressive.
 

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I wonder what the real-world, spirited-driving-day range is. I'm assuming 620/1000k range is hypermiling it, just like the range quotes on the other models. If we assume half, or 300mi of hard driving, then you could conceivably meet up with friends, go on a fun drive, and get home after that.

I wonder if it will work on the track at all. Supposedly the Model S poops out after one lap on most tracks. Other than occasional spurts on the highway, will hard driving even be possible?
 

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Amazing performance specs. I doubt it will handle as well as the current crop of supercars, as even with a super low CoG thanks to the battery pack, it can't hide its full weight. But the acceleration out of corners and on the straights will be brutal and makes up plenty of time. Great looking car, too. I wish them every success.
 

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I really hope this will work out, and not just be another cheap hypercar for rich teens to scare themselves silly in.
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