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Damn I want one!

 

I would buy one if it didn't cost so damn much.

 

Options & Accessories:

Matching body-colored carbon fiber hardtop with full headliner, $3,200

Seven-speaker premium sound system tuned for Tesla Roadster cockpit, $800

Tesla Motors custom floor mats, $125

Mobile charging system, $500

Premium microfiber seats (non-leather), $1,800
Our microfiber seats have a soft, sueded finish for a luxurious feel, and they are constructed using no animal products. Tesla Motors-branded floor mats are included with the package.

Standard leather interior, $0
The Tesla Roadster comes standard with smooth leather seats in black, dark gray, light gray, or beige. Select the premium leather tabs to view additional color options.

Matching body-colored carbon fiber hardtop with full headliner, $3,200
One of the only carbon fiber tops available on the market. Durable but light weight, the top can be lifted by most drivers. It was designed with headroom in mind and can accommodate drivers up to 6’5”.

Premium leather interior, $1,800
Our premium leather seats are available in nine solid colors. They feature soft, perforated leather surrounded by a smooth leather back and trim. Seat backs are finished with an embroidered Tesla Motors logo. The package also includes Tesla Motors-branded floor mats.


Premium two-tone leather interior, $1,800
Mix and match among nine colors and three styles to create a customized interior look. Our premium leather seats feature soft, perforated leather surrounded by a smooth leather back and trim. Seat backs are finished with an embroidered Tesla Motors logo. The package also includes Tesla Motors-branded floor mats.

Bluetooth cellular phone integration, $300
Add this connectivity option for hands-free cell phone dialing. (Bluetooth-enabled cell phone required.)

Seven-speaker premium sound system tuned for Tesla Roadster cockpit, $800
A dynamic seven-speaker system that includes one amplified sub-woofer, four front speakers (two midrange and two tweeters), and two rear midrange speakers.

Tesla Motors custom floor mats, $125
Plush floor mats imprinted with the Tesla Motors logo. (Mats included in two-tone premium interior package.)

Mobile charging system, $500
Recharge the Tesla Roadster from standard 110-volt and 220-volt outlets. Includes cable and a variety of outlet adapters.

Color selected: Thunder Gray $1,000
Interior colors: standard, dark gray included
Destination charge: $950
*Prices and options quoted are for the 2008 model year Tesla Roadster and are subject to change. Pricing for the 2009 model year Tesla Roadster has not been set.

Total: $104,575

I'd get one if it was half that price.

 

nice acceleration, but cost too much. lol

 

I'm a big fan of the Tesla Roadster and would consider one as a second car. The name is kind of ironic, while I think paying homage to Tesla is something that is long overdue, however, Tesla developed AC and Edison pushed DC, attaching Tesla's name to a car that is powered by DC is kind of a smack in the face. Then again based on the events that took place during Tesla's life this is just more of the same.

 

 

Correction, I'm an idiot

The Tesla Roadster uses a 3 phase AC induction motor, a little over my head how they implemented this, but it is direct technology developed by Nikoli Tesla. I also believe the motor itself weighs around 45lbs, pretty cool stuff.

 

Too much initially, yes, BUT with gas prices as they are and going up, you'll be saving like $50,000 a year on gas. So really, it'll pay for itself in two years!

 

amazing acceleration! I hope it does really well, and that the technology trinkles down to other brands. Full electric FTW

 

as much as i like the car and how cool it is being a roadster and it will save on gas prices....you still are using "energy" and if you do plug it in to recharge the power is coming from the power plants. I am not from CA but dont they have frequent power outages during the summer already?? A/C conditioners and what not?

 

To get any car to even move, you're always going to be using "energy" of some sort.
And their outages are far from frequent, with most outages lasting less than 12 hours...

 

Love the acceleration, I hate at the end when he says "see you next week, now watch me take off".

 

Its safe to say that i hope Jay Leno doesnt to Top Gear now.

 

Full torque @0 rpms. I can't wait for electric cars to become the norm if they can make more of them like the tesla.