SpaceGhost Posted November 17, 2017 Report Share Posted November 17, 2017 (edited) 250+ mph top speed, and not cheap. http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/future-cars/a13792609/tesla-roadster-photos-info/ Fucking ads are getting out of hand on these sites, don’t bother clicking the link, here is what the article should look like. The New Tesla Roadster Will Be the Quickest Road Car Ever Elon Musk says his new Roadster will hit 60 mph in 1.9 seconds, run the quarter mile in 8.9, and have a top speed of more than 250 mph. Okay then, says the world. TESLA BY MÁTÉ PETRÁNY NOV 17, 2017 Giving humanity an electric semi truck sure is exciting, but not nearly as exciting as announcing the world's quickest road car. Elon Musk knows this well, so while launching Tesla's long-awaited Semi, he also decided to show off the brand new Roadster. And while there may be a few question marks hanging above Tesla's production lines at the moment, the sports car's numbers are truly staggering. No wonder, since Musk wants the Roadster to serve as the final nail in the coffin for internal combustion vehicles. Make no mistake, this will be a $200,000+ vehicle. For that, customers are promised to get a 2+2 with extremely small rear seats, as well as a 200 kWh battery pack granting it a whopping 620 mile range. Of course that range will drop significantly once you put Musk's claimed performance figures to the test, which include a 0-60 mph sprint in 1.9 seconds, a 100 mph photo opportunity after 4.2 seconds, and a quarter mile time of 8.9 seconds. Tesla's sports car is also supposed to hit a top speed of "over 250 miles per hour," propelled by almost 7400 lb-ft of torque. To keep it under control at those speeds, the Roadster will have an active rear wing, as well as an aggressive diffuser made of carbon fiber. The show car also features LED lights, a transparent removable roof panel, and a futuristic steering wheel straight out of Knight Rider TESLA If you strongly believe that Tesla can sort out its production issues by then, get ready for a base price starting at $200,000, with a $50,000 reservation required. Of course you can go even further, as Tesla will offer a "Roadster Founders Series," which will be a $250,000 Needless to say, Tesla is not the only one trying to spearhead the electric sports car moment. McLaren is certainly cooking up something rapid, the entire VW Group is hard at work through Porsche and Lamborghini, not to mention Jaguar and Aston Martin with the backing of Williams Advanced Engineering. Meanwhile, companies like Rimac push the envelope even further, selling their tech to whoever is interested around the globe. Such a rate of progress was never seen before, which means Tesla will have a much harder time wowing us in the next decade. But we sure like to see them trying. TESLA TESLA TESLA TESLA TESLA Edited November 17, 2017 by Benjamin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BStowers023 Posted November 17, 2017 Report Share Posted November 17, 2017 Beat me to it. Literally logged on to post this lol. That's fucking nuts. I really want to ride in one just to feel what it's like to be in an 8 second car that doesn't make noise. I would say $200,000 seems steep, but for what you're getting, not really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwashmycar Posted November 17, 2017 Report Share Posted November 17, 2017 That is amazing. And I agree, seems like 200K potentially well spent lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gergwheel1647545492 Posted November 17, 2017 Report Share Posted November 17, 2017 wonder if it'll weigh 6000lbs and corner like a barn door still. Either way, that's badass that you can run 8's in the quarter and be totally silent, i would love to see that someday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted November 17, 2017 Report Share Posted November 17, 2017 Sex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted November 17, 2017 Report Share Posted November 17, 2017 Am I the only one starting to wonder why we need cars like this? I don't mean electric, I mean speed wise. I like fast cars as much as the next guy, but 1.9 seconds to 60, there are people who would literally pass out. 8 second quarter mile, what the fuck? It's awesome if you're talking about race cars, but some half wit with too much money will own this. There should be some good stories if these make it to the street. I get that it's an awesome car, and really shows off Tesla's tech, just wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Cranium Posted November 17, 2017 Report Share Posted November 17, 2017 Am I the only one starting to wonder why we need cars like this? I don't mean electric, I mean speed wise. I like fast cars as much as the next guy, but 1.9 seconds to 60, there are people who would literally pass out. 8 second quarter mile, what the fuck? It's awesome if you're talking about race cars, but some half wit with too much money will own this. There should be some good stories if these make it to the street. I get that it's an awesome car, and really shows off Tesla's tech, just wow. Need isn't even in the same ballpark as this type of car. If we only ever built cars to meet our needs the auto industry would be pretty damn boring. For that matter nobody "needs" a corvette. It's a want, not a need. Even at $200k per they will sell all of these that they make. There are folks out there that will buy them regardless of the price. It's odd, but this crosses into the other thread we were talking about. I don't need a dragster, I don't need to brew my own beer, or build my own furniture. My life won't end without those things. But in a way I do "need" them. Without those things in my life it's pretty damn boring. I'd save a shit ton of money, but my existence would be pretty bland. It's about entertainment, setting goals, meeting challenges, and having fun. For the people with that kind of money, this is the kind of thing that makes their lives more interesting. I certainly can't play in those circles, but some people can. More power to them. Will some jackass wrap one around a telephone pole 1/2 mile down the road from the dealership? Maybe, but it's his to do with what he pleases. He'll have to deal with the consequences of his decision. I honestly hope nobody gets hurt, but we can't regulate dumb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zx2guy19 Posted November 17, 2017 Report Share Posted November 17, 2017 Fucking crazy...saw it on the news this morning and thought...damn, for 200k, that'd be the car I would absolutely pick in that range. Obviously I'll never have that but still...extremely impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pat Posted November 17, 2017 Report Share Posted November 17, 2017 I love literally everything about it except that steering wheel. I wish I had real monies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gergwheel1647545492 Posted November 17, 2017 Report Share Posted November 17, 2017 Am I the only one starting to wonder why we need cars like this? I don't mean electric, I mean speed wise. I like fast cars as much as the next guy, but 1.9 seconds to 60, there are people who would literally pass out. 8 second quarter mile, what the fuck? It's awesome if you're talking about race cars, but some half wit with too much money will own this. There should be some good stories if these make it to the street. I get that it's an awesome car, and really shows off Tesla's tech, just wow. I also think this about Hellcats and Demons and ZR1's. i mean really who needs 700+ HP in a street car? also i think there needs to be some sort of training or license course so people don't just get in and wreck the shit out of themselves or someone else. Just my .02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeto67 Posted November 17, 2017 Report Share Posted November 17, 2017 That's fucking nuts. I really want to ride in one just to feel what it's like to be in an 8 second car that doesn't make noise. I drove the old tesla roadster for an article I wrote years ago and while it isn't an 8 second car it was still pretty darn quick (0-60 in 3.7 seconds). Just because the engine isn't making noise don't think the car is "quiet". Wind noise, tire noise, and motor noise are all present. At 100mph the wind noise was loud considering the car had no insulation, if it had an engine I don't think it would have added any noise to it. In terms of power delivery it felt just like every single high HP american v8 I have ever ridden in but really came closest to my GTO and my neighbor's old '70 LS6 454 chevelle - tons of torque all from idle pushing you forward and then tapering off as you get into higher speeds. The car I drove was a preproduction unit and didn't have the TC sorted at the time so it was possible to spin the tires on for a little bit it as well which was fun. Compared to some of the newer teslas the old roadster is kind of crude because it doesn't have different modes and was really just an all or noting proposition based off a lotus. I barely fit in the thing or the lotus it was based off of and was happy that there wasn't a clutch pedal since that had been a pain in the elise as well (my left knee hit the back of the steering wheel before fully out). This new roadster is a good move for tesla. It shows a commitment to performance with new technology. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted November 17, 2017 Report Share Posted November 17, 2017 I also think this about Hellcats and Demons and ZR1's. i mean really who needs 700+ HP in a street car? also i think there needs to be some sort of training or license course so people don't just get in and wreck the shit out of themselves or someone else. Just my .02 This is along my thinking, not that I don't think it wouldn't be fun, but someone who has no experience with a fast car jumps in something like this and gets hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limitedslip7 Posted November 17, 2017 Report Share Posted November 17, 2017 7400 ft-lb of torque... that is mind blowing. I wonder how long before a video pops up of one dragging Billy Bob's built Cummins around? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted November 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2017 Pointy elbows: Also, no side mirrors.... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted November 17, 2017 Report Share Posted November 17, 2017 That wiper is pretty fuckin dumb though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted November 17, 2017 Report Share Posted November 17, 2017 Mirrors can be replaced with cameras but I'm not sure if this prototype has them. The wiper.....they need to address that for sure and tuck it under the hood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Cranium Posted November 17, 2017 Report Share Posted November 17, 2017 Mirrors can be replaced with cameras but I'm not sure if this prototype has them. The wiper.....they need to address that for sure and tuck it under the hood. Looks like the hood runs right up against the windshield. I don't see the normal gap where you can hide a wiper and arm. I assume for aerodynamics. I'd probably just get rid of it and Rain-X the shit out the glass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeto67 Posted November 17, 2017 Report Share Posted November 17, 2017 what hood? the whole front end looks like one piece with no lid. It's basically a monocoque body/chassis (like an old porsche 356) with no frunk. Come to think of it I don't see a single body panel line except for the doors, so the only storage may be those +2 seats in back. If this thing really is a monocoque body/chassis that would be really cool. I can't remember the last new car where the whole body including the front fenders was structural. Mono-wiper is awesome. I am only disappointed that it isn't a straight arm so it can be set straight up against the windshield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwashmycar Posted November 17, 2017 Report Share Posted November 17, 2017 There is a body line at the A-pillar. I would assume the whole front might be one piece though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Alex- Posted November 17, 2017 Report Share Posted November 17, 2017 Needs to have a blade that runs a pillar to a pillar, rests at the bottom of the windshield and would run up and down on channels in the a pillar when turned on. Could have an air deflector over top of it to remain aerodynamic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Miller Posted November 17, 2017 Report Share Posted November 17, 2017 No mph no care. 8.8 @ 120 lol Eyes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyM3rC Posted November 17, 2017 Report Share Posted November 17, 2017 I'll believe it when I see an actual production version. I'll totally make a 350mph car that will do 0-100 in 2.5 seconds, just give me a $100k deposit, balance of $100k when it's ready... Takers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted November 18, 2017 Report Share Posted November 18, 2017 That wiper is pretty fuckin dumb though 100% agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted November 18, 2017 Report Share Posted November 18, 2017 Its cool. Tesla will make 10 in 5 years. But its a good pitch to keep that investor money rolling in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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