10-26-2008, 04:17 AM
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Tesla Model S (Sedan)
Wow, that is a really good looking car. Reminds me a bit of GT-R, but looks good in 4 door.
Pretty affordable too at "only" 60k.
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Originally Posted by R&T
Tesla is making some big moves, literally. The company is planning to relocate from its current headquarters in San Carlos, California, to a $250 million facility in San Jose, California, the construction of which will begin in the summer of 2009. The reason? The Model S, an all-new 4-door 5-passenger zero-emissions luxury sedan powered by a lithium-ion battery pack. Unlike the Tesla Roadster, which is built in partnership with Lotus in the U.K. and based on a stretched Elise platform, the Model S will ride on a platform developed by Tesla.
Tesla says the Model S will get about 240 miles per charge while still offering "exceptional performance." Numbers being bandied about include 0–60 mph in less than 6 seconds. The Model S will have a base price of about $60,000 (versus the Roadster's $109,000 price tag) when it goes on sale in late 2010. Tesla recently hired Franz von Holzhausen as its chief designer; he was formerly the director of design for Mazda North America. His first project is to put the finishing touches on the Model S. |
http://www.roadandtrack.com/article....rticle_id=7201
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10-26-2008, 07:59 AM
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That´s it's only a photo illustration.If it was truth would be a commercial success.I really like it.
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10-26-2008, 09:04 AM
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Please just build the fucking car Tesla!
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10-26-2008, 11:27 AM
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word is that more layoff's are expected soon.
The design reminds me of a mix between the Saleen S5 Raptor and the Chevy volt... not bad looking.
I just don't see Tesla succeeding in this market. Who knows.
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10-26-2008, 11:36 AM
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I was real saddened to see Franz leave Mazda, the guy is one of the greatest visionaries in vehicle design, we used to call him "the stan lee of car design" I hope he gets what he wants at Tesla
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twin turbo, AWD, AWS, 6spd, drop dead gorgeous, what's not to like? mitsubishi should go back and make these again
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10-26-2008, 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by nthfinity
word is that more layoff's are expected soon.
The design reminds me of a mix between the Saleen S5 Raptor and the Chevy volt... not bad looking.
I just don't see Tesla succeeding in this market. Who knows.
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Tesla laid off 1/4 of their employees. We're not going to see the Model S anytime soon. I doubt Tesla will make it through without some major intervention.
So... Is Fisker staring down the same path?
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10-26-2008, 10:01 PM
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Dont these guys get it? They need a $15,000, 120mph, 250mile range, electric econobox
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10-26-2008, 10:29 PM
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Originally Posted by RC45
Dont these guys get it? They need a $15,000, 120mph, 250mile range, electric econobox
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And as soon as you explain how to build one with current battery technology, they will. And then, the eco-weenies won't let the government authorize the construction of nuclear power plants, so these "clean" cans will lbe powered by good old coal fired power plants. 
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10-26-2008, 11:29 PM
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Originally Posted by F250
And as soon as you explain how to build one with current battery technology, they will. And then, the eco-weenies won't let the government authorize the construction of nuclear power plants, so these "clean" cans will lbe powered by good old coal fired power plants. |
oh the irony of it all strikes deep and violently... LEFT wing vegans with brainwashed global warming in their heads... not wanting nuclear power, not wanting wind power because it kills birds and uglyfies the countryside, driving electric cars with batteries powered by electricity made from nasty coal.
why hasn't nature gotten rid of all these idiots I do not know
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twin turbo, AWD, AWS, 6spd, drop dead gorgeous, what's not to like? mitsubishi should go back and make these again
Last edited by 10000rpmlover; 10-27-2008 at 02:01 PM.
Reason: crap, I typed left wing, I must have been watching CNN... damn leftist pricks
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10-27-2008, 12:53 AM
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Originally Posted by 10000rpmlover
oh the irony of it all strikes deep and violently... right wing vegans with brainwashed global warming in their heads... not wanting nuclear power, not wanting wind power because it kills birds and uglyfies the countryside, driving electric cars with batteries powered by electricity made from nasty coal.
why hasn't nature gotten rid of all these idiots I do not know
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You mean left wing....
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10-27-2008, 02:28 AM
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Looks great and built in my home town. I likey!
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10-27-2008, 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by RC45
You mean left wing....
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 fixed, sorry I had CNN on at the time, they confuse me with their socialist agenda
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twin turbo, AWD, AWS, 6spd, drop dead gorgeous, what's not to like? mitsubishi should go back and make these again
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