Tesla Motors EV roadster has been unveiled!

So, the wait is over. Tesla Motors' web-site has officially pulled the cover from the heavily hyped luxurious roadster, powered by an AC motor. The vehicle, capable to accelerate from zero to 60 mph in about 4 seconds and to travel 250 miles per charge at a cost of just 1 cent per mile is now open to your eyes.







As one could have expected, the site went dead exactly at the long-awaited moment of its glory. And it took me terrific effort, determination and about 45 minutes to wait till the teslamotors.com would rise from digital hell.

From the visual point, the car looks much like some Lotus Elise and that's no wonder, since Tesla's chief designer works for the British car manufacturer.

The Tesla Roadster is available for purchase soon in Northern & Southern California (Summer 2007), Chicago (Fall 2007), New York and Miami (Late 2007).

Tesla Roadster specifications:

Style	2-seat, open-top, rear-drive roadster
Drivetrain	Electric motor with 2-speed electric-shift manual transmission with integral differential
Motor	3-phase, 4-pole electric motor, 248hp peak (185kW), redline 13,500 rpm, regenerative "engine braking"
Chassis	Bonded extruded aluminum with 4-wheel wishbone suspension
Brakes	4-wheel disc brakes with ABS
Acceleration	0 to 60 in about 4 seconds
Top Speed	Over 130 mph
Range	250 miles EPA highway
Battery Life	Useful battery life in excess of 100,000 miles
Energy Storage System	Custom microprocessor-controlled lithium-ion battery pack
Full Charge	As short as 3.5 hours