Can't blame him if he did: http://www.theverge.com/2013/10/17/4849446/elon-musk-reportedly-won-auction-for-james-bond-submarine-car
I expect a supercharger network under water as well. Though it would be cool if the next roadster is capable of going under/over water. Now we know what the Model E stands for. Tesla Model Esprit!
ok maybe my sarcasm actually had some legitimate truth to it, according to http://money.cnn.com/2013/10/17/autos/musk-bond-sub-tesla/index.html Elon said he's going to put a Tesla electric powertrain in it and make this car transform for real lol
And make it actually work. http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1087793_elon-musk-is-buyer-of-james-bond-lotus-submarine-plans-to-make-it-electric#src=10065
I mean my god. No wonder my wife has a secret crush on him. How can I compete with this level of awesome?!
Since you have to put on a scuba mask, air hose and mouthpiece Elon would say it is not a very compelling underwater vehicle. And since the aerodynamics are horrible it is not a very good car. I think Elon will develop a compelling submersible car.
As I understand it though, he’s currently in a relationship. So that may interfere with any plans your wife may or may not have… :smile:
The auction took place in September, but Tesla spokeswoman confirmed that Elon was the successful incognito bidder yesterday. Thursday was also the day when they released date for the Q3 ER. Seems to be to much for a coincidence. Looks like Elon is trying to send some sort of coded message on what is coming during the Q3 ER... Tesla's Elon Musk buys 007's Lotus sub car
I believe that it was last sold for 2500 credits (they were worth 10,550 credits new). Not intended for Sand People.
The media takes Musk way too seriously, he's obviously joking. He bought a movie prop and is having fun with it. The "sub" isn't sealed and would flood if it went in the water.
I think Musk can make it water tight and actually do it. He's certainly put it out there, and hasn't said "I was only joking". It's certainly not an impossible task, and easier to do as an EV than an ICE.