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Shocked by the new Roadster rolling out of the Tesla Semi!
- Thread starter rudholm
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I don't see why not. There are people buying $10 million houses with cash. There are plenty of sports (hyper) cars out there on loans. As for $100k loan... it was only a 5min call with Alliant for me. They didn't even need to see prove of income, just credit score.
tonybelding
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Do not want. From where I sit, this looks like an ego project for Elon Musk and a branding exercise for Tesla, rather than a car designed to fit the market and the purpose.
The purpose was explained by Elon: "Hardcore smackdown to gasoline cars". He's repeating the playbook they used to launch the whole EV revolution by producing the original Roadster. This should seal the deal.
Haxster
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Nice car. But by 2020, the $7,500 tax credit will likely go to zero. I guess I’ll have to pass on this one. 
Yeah, my only challenge is how I'm going to trade in my 2013 SUV for something north of $200k...Nice car. But by 2020, the $7,500 tax credit will likely go to zero. Guess I’ll have to pass on this one.
dandurston
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10,000 nm = 7375 ft-lbs torque.....or about 11x as much torque as the Ferrari LaFerrari (660 ft-lbs)
TexasTeslaRacing
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It's such a huge number. Kinda like trying to comprehend the universe. 10,000nm of torque = about 7,350 ft/lbs. That doesn't compute.
No kidding. 10+ times the amount of torque as a hellcat engine at 0 rpm.
The tires need be glued to the wheel and inflused with unicorn horn dust.
I spit out the coffee i was drinking when I heard that torque number.
MP Cup 2's hardly seem adequate for the acceleration this thing is capable of.
I see center lock wheels but then this is hardly production ready.
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TexasTeslaRacing
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I just hope it can do multiple laps without overheating. Best lap might be low 6's. To get up to 250+mph this must have two or more gears, right?
I like the new Roadster. Yeah, the roof is a bit lame, but given Tesla's mechanical acrobatics with Model X, I think this one makes sense for Tesla to do this way and it is an OK compromise for the customer as it surely saves weight too. It shows what the 21-70 battery can do - clearly not just a cost-saving exercise.
What I like a bit less is Tesla apparently in the future selling business, as in not just selling us a future today, but selling and billing today for products appearing in the future. At $250k, plus all the rest at $50k, paid three years (given Tesla time 3-5 years) prior to launch that's a financing round - as with EAP/FSD, the ethics of that can get a bit messy fast. The Model X story was already questionable, but with this the reservations are once again in a different ballpark.
I'm sure it will be a successful financing round for Tesla, though. Let's hope they start delivering on their past promises too and not overdraw their "promise debt".
What I like a bit less is Tesla apparently in the future selling business, as in not just selling us a future today, but selling and billing today for products appearing in the future. At $250k, plus all the rest at $50k, paid three years (given Tesla time 3-5 years) prior to launch that's a financing round - as with EAP/FSD, the ethics of that can get a bit messy fast. The Model X story was already questionable, but with this the reservations are once again in a different ballpark.
I'm sure it will be a successful financing round for Tesla, though. Let's hope they start delivering on their past promises too and not overdraw their "promise debt".
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I expect that's available torque, not necessarily delivered. Traction control must be quite a trick in that car.
nsxpert
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Will be interesting to see if the lack of mirrors and ...downright silly? steering wheel make it to production.
100% in love beyond that
Does anyone else think it'll require a transmission in order to hit 250+?
Was really fun to watch the reveal in person tonight, trying to get a closeup look was mayhem!
100% in love beyond that
Does anyone else think it'll require a transmission in order to hit 250+?
Was really fun to watch the reveal in person tonight, trying to get a closeup look was mayhem!
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Well if you want to deliver a hardcore smackdown, you have to embrace the theatrical nonsense that goes with the business; put on the ridiculous lycra costume, grab the chair, get in the ring and do it.
