Tesla Chief Designer Says Roadster is Evolving

The new Tesla Roadster was unveiled with incredible performance specs, but the car’s designer is now saying the car will be better “in every way.”

Speaking on the Ride the Lighting podcast, Tesla Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen – the man who drove the Roadster out of the Tesla Semi for its debut – offered some insight on the continued development of the next version of the sports car. 

“It’s evolving deservedly so; it needs more time. It will be even better than what we’ve unveiled. In every way,” Von Holzhausen said. 

Consider the new Roadster is expected to pack impressive specs even for a supercar – 0-60 mph in 1.9 seconds and a range of up to 620 miles from a 200 kWh battery pack.

Von Holzhausen called the car an “amazing machine” that “showcases the ability of what an electric vehicle can be.”

Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk has previously hinted at a performance version of the Roadster coming in 2021.

Check out the interview here.

 

[brianman]

adjustable suspension height so it can be my daily driver

I truly hope this is on their radar.

 

[ACDriveMotor]

Boy do I want one of these

 

[AquaMan]

A performance version of the performance car? Isn't that a little over the top?

You can't label something a performance version unless a "less than performance" version also exists. And who would buy that?

 

[mkspeedr]

I wish there was an update on the roadster. I might need to buy a GT500 while I wait.

 

[ICUDoc]

I wish there was an update on the roadster. I might need to buy a GT500 while I wait.

Agreed on the updates.
What's a GT500? My P100D Dual Motor is tiding me over.
When the new Camaros and Mustangs (now plentiful in Australia since we stopped building cars ourselves... don't get me started...) drive around me, I am not even vaguely interested in owning one

 

[mkspeedr]

Agreed on the updates.
What's a GT500? My P100D Dual Motor is tiding me over.
When the new Camaros and Mustangs (now plentiful in Australia since we stopped building cars ourselves... don't get me started...) drive around me, I am not even vaguely interested in owning one

I need something fun for track days. A Shelby GT500 with 700hp will work for now but I would like the roadster.

 

[AMPd]

We need someone affluent to tweet Elon and ask him about the progress on the Roadster.

 

[EV Promoter]

For half the price, that evolution could be acceptable, if not quite original

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[Brando]

Speculative Aerodynamic Model of Thrusters

Jim Hall - Chaparral
more insight into aero - down force by the man who started most of it.

 

[Brando]

The Roadster won’t be the fastest car.
Quickest to a certain speed, yes. Fastest? No

limiting function for cars - tires (yes, for all makers)

 

[XLR82XS]

I wish there was an update on the roadster. I might need to buy a GT500 while I wait.

Elon Musk hints at Tesla Roadster production in California within 12-18 months - Electrek

 

[AMPd]

limiting function for cars - tires (yes, for all makers)

Ok? What does that have to do with what I said? Absolutely nothing. The roadster will not be the fastest car and it has nothing to do with tires

 

[CA_Kid]

I'm hoping to save up enough money with the 42% referral discount to buy one or these beautiful Tesla babies!!!

What is the 42% referral discount you mention? Have my reservation in for the 2022 Roadster.