[Spridgets] Tesla--the electric Lotus Elise

Robert Bruce Evans b-evans at earthlink.net
Sun Jul 8 21:55:25 MDT 2007


Yep, it's electric.  But at 0 to 60 in 4 seconds, not like any electric you have seen before.

    Vital statistics
    Model Tesla Roadster
    Engine -- Electric motor powered by lithium-ion battery
    Power -- 248bhp @ 8000rpm
    Torque -- 200 lb ft @ 0-6000rpm
    Transmission -- Two-speed manual
    CO2 -- n/a
    Acceleration -- 60mph: 4sec
    Top speed -- 130mph 
    Price -- $98,000 (#48,600)

http://tinyurl.com/yq8udc


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