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[ML Auto]

Mythbusters Part 2: The Tesla Roadster is not a Converted Lotus Elise | Tesla

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"As for materials: body panels (except for the bumpers) are made entirely of carbon fiber to minimize weight." "entirely"? I dont think so.

They also didnt take into account that a lot of the different parts are just Lotus parts which have been modified to Tesla"s specs. That 7% figure doesn't really reflect how similar the cars are.

 

[rudholm]

"As for materials: body panels (except for the bumpers) are made entirely of carbon fiber to minimize weight." "entirely"? I dont think so.

They also didnt take into account that a lot of the different parts are just Lotus parts which have been modified to Tesla"s specs. That 7% figure doesn't really reflect how similar the cars are.

Are there parts of the body that don't use carbon fabric in the composite? I'm also curious what the modified parts are.

 

[Mark77a]

Here are some factual documents .. some might find of interest

 

[EdMcConnell]

Interesting comment. It’s mine #543, getting annual service plus air conditioning repair (waiting for parts).