The Tesla Roadster was an unexpected surprise

17 November 2017

Second generation of the car will begin to produce in 2020

Tonight Tesla presented not only electric truck Semibut the new sports car Roadster.

It is noteworthy that the first model of "Tesla" also bore the name Roadster. Its production was started
in 2008 and lasted until 2012. The company then concentrated on more mass electric cars Model S, Model X and Model 3.

Unlike its ancestor, is built on the chassis of the Lotus Elise, a new generation Tesla Roadster has received its own platform. Interesting fact: the car is not a Roadster for two reasons. First, it is not two places, but four. Second, given the small hinged roof and fixed rear stands, this is still a Targa (today this type of the body occasionally uses Mazda and Porsche).

For Tesla Roadster announced some incredible dynamic performance. With 0 to 96 km/h
(60 mph) the vehicle accelerates in 1.8 seconds. Standard 0-160 km/h is given the "pseudoregister" in 4.2 seconds. It is assumed that the maximum speed exceeds 400 km/h.

The capacity of the traction battery of the Tesla Roadster will be 200 kWh, which is unprecedented among passenger cars: even the Model S and Model X in high-end versions offer "only" 100 kW⋅h
With such impressive battery announced a record range — 1 000 kilometers.

The initial cost of the electric sports car will make 200 000 dollars, and the first thousand copies Founders Series is another 50 000 more. Besides, before making a purchase will have to pay 50 000 dollars as payment (for the Founders Series, you need to pre-pay the full amount, i.e. $250 000). Deliveries will begin in 2020.