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Tesla Roadster
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Tesla Roadster

Manufacturer
Tesla Motors
Also called
Code name: DarkStar [1]
Production
2008–present
Assembly
Lotus factory in Hethel, England
Class
Roadster
Body style(s)
Roadster
Layout
Rear Mid-engine, Rear-wheel drive
Platform
Unique, developed from Lotus Elise
Engine(s)
3-phase, 4-pole AC induction motor
Transmission(s)
Two-speed computer-controlled dual clutch electro-hydraulic manual gearbox (under revision)
Wheelbase
2,352 mm (92.6 in)
Length
3,946 mm (155.4 in)
Width
1,873 mm (73.7 in)
Height
1,127 mm (44.4 in)
Fuel capacity
53 kW·h (Li-ion battery)
Electric range
220 mi (350 km)
Related
Lotus Elise
The Tesla Roadster is a fully electric sports car, and is the first car produced by electric car firm Tesla Motors. The car can travel 220 mi (350 km) on a single charge of its lithium-ion battery pack and accelerate from 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in 3.9 seconds with the development transmission. The Roadster's efficiency, as of February 2008, is reported as 199 W·h/km (3.12 mi/kW·h), equivalent to 105 mpg–U.S. (2.24 L/100 km / 126.1 mpg–imp).[2][3][4]

IMAGINE HOW MANY OF THESE WOULD SELL AT $29,000

OR

AT

$19,000

I realize that those figures are silly but if TESLA Motors can make and sell a fully electric sports car for $100,000

then why can't Toyota or GM make a similar car for $29,000 or $19,000.

I THINK YOU AND I BOTH KNOW THE ANSWER TO THAT QUESTION

THEY COULD....they just don't want to piss off the oil companies......

Michael Timothy McAlevey