Having only 2,723 lb (1,238 kg) of sexy mass to motivate and thanks to instant torque from the word go, the Roadster will crush 60 mph (96 km/h) in 3.9 seconds all day or at least until the batteries are depleted. The S will cover that speed in 3.7 seconds or in about the same time-lapse as the Corvette Z06, Bentley Continental Supersport, Porsche 911 Turbo and Audi R8 5.2. How about them apples? Nevermind the C02 emission comparisons...
Those that suffer from range-anxiety, you'll be glad to know that the Roadster will carry you up to 244 miles (390 km). For most, this is nearly twice the distance that is travelled in a weekly commute. And to prove a point, Tesla employees drove an S from Los Angeles to Detroit for the auto show. (http://www.teslamotors.com/roadtrip/)
Not so quiet, young man...
Hybrids in electric mode and EVs are known for their whisper-quiet rides. In reality, all hybrid revert back to “normal” running on an internal-combustion engine while EVs will continue to whistle however the frequency will increase slightly. The Tesla is the fist EV that I have ever been in in which the whistle grows is ferocity and practically has bite. Granted, we are light-years away from a snarling stonking V8 but I'm thinking engineers could do something with this.
On a related note, those that are searching for posh surroundings and a drum-tight cabin will not find what they are looking for in the Roadster. The Tesla's cockpit is a place for environmentally conscious hyper-performance types that revel in guilt-free pleasurable driving.
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| You'll be glad to know that the Roadster will carry you up to 244 miles (390 km). (photo: Mathieu St-Pierre/Auto123.com) |
Those that suffer from range-anxiety, you'll be glad to know that the Roadster will carry you up to 244 miles (390 km). For most, this is nearly twice the distance that is travelled in a weekly commute. And to prove a point, Tesla employees drove an S from Los Angeles to Detroit for the auto show. (http://www.teslamotors.com/roadtrip/)
Not so quiet, young man...
Hybrids in electric mode and EVs are known for their whisper-quiet rides. In reality, all hybrid revert back to “normal” running on an internal-combustion engine while EVs will continue to whistle however the frequency will increase slightly. The Tesla is the fist EV that I have ever been in in which the whistle grows is ferocity and practically has bite. Granted, we are light-years away from a snarling stonking V8 but I'm thinking engineers could do something with this.
On a related note, those that are searching for posh surroundings and a drum-tight cabin will not find what they are looking for in the Roadster. The Tesla's cockpit is a place for environmentally conscious hyper-performance types that revel in guilt-free pleasurable driving.
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| The Roadster S will crush 60 mph (96 km/h) in 3.7 seconds. (photo: Mathieu St-Pierre/Auto123.com) |