2008 Tesla

Roadster Coupe

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Horsepower and speed long ago abandoned any kinship to the meaning of fuel efficiency. For years, breakneck speeds and heart-hammering acceleration has come at the price of poor MPG ratings, and an assumption was made: a true sports car shared no family ties with any battery powered vehicle. Until today. New times and fresh technology have ushered in the 2008 Tesla Roadster. No longer reliant on the supply of gasoline, this 253 horsepower vehicle with a complete carbon-fiber body runs on the revivable power of a microprocessor-controlled lithium ion battery. A 3 phase 4-pole AC induction electric motor and single-speed transmission are all it takes to rocket this exotic vehicle from 0 to 60 miles per hour… in an unearthly 3.9 seconds. Commence goose bumps. The fascinating and alluring built of this Tesla is accentuated by premium silver paint, plus halogen headlamps, LED taillights, silver finish wheels, and the option between a removable targa-style carbon-fiber hard top, or removable double-insulated soft top. The 2-seat cabin draws is equally eye-appealing, with smooth leather upholstery over heated sport seats (with inflatable lumbar support), a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and slick gauges. For entertainment, there is a CD player, iPod interface, and MP3 playback – plus, an Electronics Group adds an upgraded stereo system with navigation, Bluetooth, satellite radio, and a 7-speaker sound system. Power windows and locks make everything even easier, and it also features HomeLink, compatable with garage, gate, or home security systems. It event features an info-readout screen, which displays the charge of your battery and approximate cruising range. To compensate for its high-speeds and thrill-seeking nature, this Tesla features front and rear crumple zones, a rigid occupant safety cell, side impact door beams, a vehicle theft-deterent and immobilizer system, a PIN for vehicle operation, and even a valet mode that restricts speed, acceleration, and distance. Additional extras include a sound reduction kit worth about $3000, a backup camera (integrated in to the navigation system), and an adjustable suspension kit worth about $6000 (10-way adjustable sport suspension that adds adjustable dampers and 2 anti-roll bars). The Tesla company states that the Tesla Roadster produces only 1/3 the carbon dioxide emissions of an average hybrid car. The huge battery lasts an average 220 miles, and with the $3000 value High Power Connector, you can charge your vehicle from empty to full in just 4 hours. It’s almost like a golf-cart in its electric nature… except for the fact that you’ll never meet a golf-cart with so much prowess, so fierce a personality, with such a powerful and swift power train. With only 5, 819 miles, this Tesla Roadster is beyond even the wildest car-fanatics dream. Think you can handle it?