Maybe I've finally realized I'm not a kid anymore?
02-03-2009, 05:38 PM
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Tesla has barely delivered 150 cars and they are already offering an upgrade to their original car.
It looks pretty good though.
http://www.teslamotors.com/roadstersport/
It looks pretty good though.
http://www.teslamotors.com/roadstersport/
02-03-2009, 06:19 PM
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Originally Posted by JPH3,Feb 3 2009, 09:31 PM
Where did you hear that the TESLA is going to be $60k?
02-03-2009, 11:51 PM
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I can't believe no one has mentioned how much more impractical one of these cars would be then to own the S...... 50 miles? I can probably do that driving to school lunch work and back...
02-04-2009, 05:46 AM
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Originally Posted by illdiealonlyazn,Feb 4 2009, 03:51 AM
I can't believe no one has mentioned how much more impractical one of these cars would be then to own the S...... 50 miles? I can probably do that driving to school lunch work and back...
02-04-2009, 06:01 AM
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Originally Posted by wildcardtrd,Feb 4 2009, 07:46 AM
No, it does 50 miles all electric, then it runs off the turbo 4-banger while it recharges the batteries.
02-04-2009, 07:00 AM
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My friend got an email yesterday from Tesla that they are bringing a roadster here for us to test drive. I'll post a thread if/when it happens on how it happens.
02-04-2009, 08:15 AM
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wildcard youve got my hero setup under the hood, how could you consider leaving the s2k 
there now that Ive gotten that out there
As a young married guy I do feel you on most of your points though.. I know Monica doesnt like having to yell over the sound of the car on the freeway as it is and she definately wont enjoy it any more when I can afford an ITB setup...
She does luckly enjoy the car just as much as I do as long as we arent trying to comunicate in it, she even enjoys 
it to work occasionally 
We both totally 
the "S"! WE both also have a dificult time getting in and out Im fairly tall and she has hip problems. I know if I ever had ot pick up another car for DD/etc it would be a 4WD prolly an STI of some sort. Just because it would be more practical for where I live.
Both of those sound and look like great cars though good luck!
02-04-2009, 09:40 AM
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You are correct that full power mode occurs when both e motors and the ICE are used, but the ICE is only being used as a generator and not to power the wheels. The e-motors together are rated at 408hp and 960 ftlbs peak. It's the battery that can't deliver that much power without the generator being turned on. It is without a doubt a series hybrid. If you want more information feel free to PM.