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Offline EV Dan

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TESLA Model S
« on: March 26, 2009, 09:38:10 pm »
http://www.autoblog.com/2009/03/26/tesla-model-s-50-000-ev-sedan-seats-seven-300-mile-range-0-6/

A few things are still not clear, but on paper it looks beyond my expectations. It is a full EV with range from 160 to 300 miles, new battery chemistry (whatever that might be) that Musk says will cost them under 5k to replace and that's for a 42 kWh pack! 5.5 - 6 sec 0-60 ... and did I mention it's a 7 (SEVEN) seater?  ;D

Battery pack is floor mounted and it is designed to be swappable. I'm thinking Better Place. Changing time 5-8 min and charging as fast as 45 min. Much more in the link, but IMHO now THIS is the sign of things to come. 160 miles for 5 bucks worth of hydro. Crazy!

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Re: TESLA Model S
« Reply #1 on: March 26, 2009, 09:39:42 pm »
If they fail someone should at least buy the bodyshell.
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Re: TESLA Model S
« Reply #2 on: March 26, 2009, 09:56:38 pm »
All its missing is pipes.  ;)Nice design though. :thumbup:
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Re: TESLA Model S
« Reply #3 on: March 26, 2009, 10:04:34 pm »

  If it achieves the claimed performance i will be very impressed, I have to admit i never thought research would progress to allow the kind of range and performance numbers they are quoting, within the next 15 years.

  Even if its short of the range numbers the designers have certainly gave it a very nice look.
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Re: TESLA Model S
« Reply #4 on: March 26, 2009, 11:32:12 pm »
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Re: TESLA Model S
« Reply #5 on: March 27, 2009, 05:56:46 pm »
A bodyshell like that deserves a nice 4-cam 60deg  2.5 litre V6 with a 7000 rpm redline that develops 300 bhp in place of the jump seats .  Something like a  mid 70's   Dino engine...     

I wonder why an electric car needs such a large "radiator " grille ?
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Re: TESLA Model S
« Reply #6 on: March 27, 2009, 06:22:54 pm »
Looks better with that grille. I think it may actually have a rad in front for liquid motor cooling system.
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Re: TESLA Model S
« Reply #7 on: March 29, 2009, 06:27:03 am »
Quote from: mmret on March 26, 2009, 09:39:42 pm
If they fail someone should at least buy the bodyshell.

Fisker would be a sensible buyer - the Tesla reminds me of their luxury eco model, the Karma.

http://karma.fiskerautomotive.com/


« Last Edit: March 29, 2009, 06:30:22 am by Scaerio »
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Re: TESLA Model S
« Reply #8 on: March 29, 2009, 01:03:10 pm »
Quote from: mmret on March 26, 2009, 09:39:42 pm
If they fail someone should at least buy the bodyshell.

There won't be much left once Maserati takes back the front half and Aston Martin takes back the back half.
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Re: TESLA Model S
« Reply #9 on: March 29, 2009, 03:27:36 pm »
Quote from: Mitlov on March 29, 2009, 01:03:10 pm
Quote from: mmret on March 26, 2009, 09:39:42 pm
If they fail someone should at least buy the bodyshell.

There won't be much left once Maserati takes back the front half and Aston Martin takes back the back half.

And the lawyers scoop up the cream in the middle? ;)
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Re: TESLA Model S
« Reply #10 on: March 30, 2009, 09:53:31 pm »
First ride:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8YN3MAHmhY

I wish someone killed the singer  >:(
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Re: TESLA Model S
« Reply #11 on: March 30, 2009, 10:02:23 pm »
I'll believe it when it's finally in showrooms for sale.  Tesla jacked the prices several times on their Roadster and pushed the release date back several times too.....
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Re: TESLA Model S
« Reply #12 on: March 30, 2009, 11:00:24 pm »
And the Fisker is also a pipedream...
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Re: TESLA Model S
« Reply #13 on: March 30, 2009, 11:04:27 pm »
Quote from: Just Bob on March 30, 2009, 11:00:24 pm
And the Fisker is also a pipedream...

Bob...you can't even imagine how much of a dream!!  I spoke to them the very 1st year they were in Detroit.  I asked all the usual questions....and everytime got "It's proprietary information, we can't say".  I even got the same response when I asked what tires they'd be using!!!  I knew then that their car was more dream than anything else....
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Re: TESLA Model S
« Reply #14 on: March 30, 2009, 11:19:45 pm »
I don't know who's penning the tin down at Tesla, but if I ran a car company, they'd be on my list of people to steal!!
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Re: TESLA Model S
« Reply #15 on: March 31, 2009, 09:41:52 am »
Mr Maserati I think is his name.
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« Reply #16 on: April 01, 2009, 02:20:54 pm »
The Roadster costs US$140,000, the Roadster Sport another $25,000.  The Model S might be around $200,000.  I'm starting to think that diesel Mercs and Bimmers are a good deal.  I can use the left-over money to buy more carbon credits.
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Re: TESLA Model S
« Reply #17 on: April 01, 2009, 09:10:23 pm »
Quote from: Special K on April 01, 2009, 02:20:54 pm
The Roadster costs US$140,000, the Roadster Sport another $25,000.  The Model S might be around $200,000.  I'm starting to think that diesel Mercs and Bimmers are a good deal.  I can use the left-over money to buy more carbon credits.

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Re: TESLA Model S
« Reply #18 on: April 02, 2009, 03:17:14 pm »
Quote from: Special K on April 01, 2009, 02:20:54 pm
The Roadster costs US$140,000, the Roadster Sport another $25,000.  The Model S might be around $200,000.  I'm starting to think that diesel Mercs and Bimmers are a good deal.  I can use the left-over money to buy more carbon credits.

The Technology will get past on. If does what they says on the tin. I think it a massive leap forward. If the MPG range is 150-300.  :)
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Re: TESLA Model S
« Reply #19 on: April 03, 2009, 11:50:58 pm »
funny.. they layed off all their engineering staff after the car was built. 

i.e. don't expect any improvements or new models anytime soon...
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