Thread Starter
#1
Tesla’s all-new Roadster electric sports car is on its way with Elon Musk making some astounding claims for its capabilities and performance which could trump rival EV supercars like the Pininfarina Battista and Lotus Evija.
The Tesla Roadster was shown off at the Grand Basel car exhibit in Switzerland last year, the first time it had been seen in public following its surprise unveiling at Tesla’s factory in California in November 2018.
Power comes from a 200kWh battery pack and three electric motors. Two motors power each of the rear wheels, while a single motor powers the front wheels, making it four-wheel-drive. Tesla says the new Roadster produces 10,000Nm of 'wheel torque' and has a range of 1,000km (620 miles). Musk didn’t announce the official top speed but said it’s around the 250mph mark.
A standing quarter mile is claimed to be possible in 8.9 seconds, which makes it the first production car to do the quarter mile in less than nine seconds. Musk also hinted at a version “beyond the base model," which could deliver even more performance. The Tesla chief has, however, confirmed a "Space X option package" will be offered with the Roadster, to celebrate its Musk’s other company successfully launching a rocket into space.
Read: