Roadster - Tesla Motors

[wally]

http://www.teslamotors.com/An all-electric roadster capable of reaching 60 mph in four seconds, returning the equivalent of 135 mpg, and going 250 miles per charge.Style 2-seat, open-top, rear-drive roadster Drivetrain Electric motor with 2-speed electric-shift manual transmission with integral differential Motor : 3-phase, 4-pole electric motor, 248hp peak (185kW), redline 13,500 rpm, regenerative "engine braking" Chassis :Bonded extruded aluminum with 4-wheel wishbone suspension Brakes : 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS Acceleration : 0 to 60 in about 4 seconds Top Speed : Over 130 mph Range : 250 miles EPA highway Battery Life : Useful battery life in excess of 100,000 miles Energy Storage System Custom microprocessor-controlled lithium-ion battery pack. Full Charge As short as 3.5 hours

 

[whl]

cool I read about it in Autozine. But how come you put the fuel consumption upthere? Isn't it fully electric? Anyway the review said it has max torque at 0rpm and the torque goes worse as engine builds up speed. But its a good effort for us to rid ourselves of fossil fuels.

Mazin aka whl

 

[naza2]

another lotus chassis huh?

 

[wally]

another lotus chassis huh?

Not surprising there (if it's true). One of the best in it's class.

But how come you put the fuel consumption upthere?

Not sure myself. Maybe to give an idea of how efficient it is thus the phrase "returning the equivalent of".

 

[wally]

Initial impression
http://www.jalopnik.com/cars/news/mechanical-resonance-the-tesla-motors-press-intro-complete-with-governator-188590.php