With production of its Roadster sports car well underway, Tesla Motors has added a more powerful variant to its line of electric two-seaters. Called the Roadster Sport, the EV delivers more peak torque than the base model, not to mention improved handling and unique paint job with carbon accents.
The Roadster Sport does zero-to-60 mph in 3.7 seconds -- compared to 3.9 seconds for the standard edition. This puts it in the same league as some very exotic -- and far more expensive -- sports cars.
This is achieved from a peak rating of 299 horsepower, which is actually a pinch lower than the Tesla Roadster base model's 302 horsepower rating. The difference comes from the re-tuning of the power delivery to increase torque from 273 lb-ft as found on the standard Roadster to 295 lb-ft, which results in .2 seconds off of the acceleration zero-to-60 time, with no discernible sacrifice to range (same as the standard model with 245 miles).
"This car can beat nearly anything in its price class - yet it is twice as efficient as compact hybrid sedans," said Michael van der Sande, Tesla's senior vice president of global sales, service and marketing. "If you refuse to compromise on performance or the environment, the Roadster Sport is your only option."
The Sport's electric motor comes with a hand-wound stator and increased winding density for lower resistance and higher peak torque. In addition to Yokohama A048 Ultra High Performance tires, the Roadster Sport has improved suspension with adjustable dampers and anti-roll bars that will be tuned to the driver's preference.
"The Roadster Sport embodies Tesla's spirit of continuous improvement," said CEO, Chairman and Product Architect Elon Musk. "The Roadster has been a great success, but no one at this company remains satisfied with the status."
What's inside?
The interior features a considerable amount of standard ammenities, such as heated seats, a three-spoke, leather-wrapped steering wheel, cruise control, power windows and locks, air conditioning and a vehicle information touch screen. Options include your choice of premium leather or microfiber seats, an executive leather package, or an executive leather and carbon fiber package. There is also an infotainment group which includes: large, in-dash touchscreen featuring GPS navigation, back-up camera, HD Radio, Sirius Satellite Radio, amplified 400 Watt 7-speaker sound system, Bluetooth connectivity and Homelink door opener.
The interior features a considerable amount of standard ammenities, such as heated seats, a three-spoke, leather-wrapped steering wheel, cruise control, power windows and locks, air conditioning and a vehicle information touch screen. Options include your choice of premium leather or microfiber seats, an executive leather package, or an executive leather and carbon fiber package. There is also an infotainment group which includes: large, in-dash touchscreen featuring GPS navigation, back-up camera, HD Radio, Sirius Satellite Radio, amplified 400 Watt 7-speaker sound system, Bluetooth connectivity and Homelink door opener.
The battery pack is warrantied for seven years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first.
source: LeftLaneNews
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