Roadster Collectibles

Porsche Boxster Spyder 2011

If you want to see yourself in a sporty roadster with loads of babe appeal then this is it. The designers have managed to trim 80 kg from the overall weight of the car , coupled with more power , you certainly get more bang for your buck speed wise.
But how does she handle with [...]

Sports Cars – Built For Speed

If high acceleration, top speed, and appearance are what you want in a vehicle, then a sports car is probably what you’re looking for. Racing down the highway in your sexy roadster its hard not to imagine that your are Michael Schumaker or Dale Earnhardt Jnr.
Sports cars are a $4.5 billion industry with about 55,000 [...]

Are Sports Cars Babe Magnets?

Thinking of getting attention? Do you crave the feeling of being noticed and looked at because of the car that you are driving? Do want the feel of masculinity and the allure it exudes? Then getting a nice sports car for you might be a good start.
So what are your options if you want to [...]

Exotic Sports Cars

Searching for a your dream roadster will inevitably bring anyone to the rather apt adjective, “exotic”. Exotic food or exotic beauty may be more clearly defined, but what really makes for an exotic sports car?

Sleek and Elegant Design
Part of what makes an exotic sports car is the vehicles’ streamlined, sleek, and smooth designs, all of [...]

What Makes Sports Cars Hot?

Sports cars are performance vehicles that provide driving satisfaction and loads of fun. They allow you to engage in the absolute driving experience and be in touch directly with the highway or road, In the automobile industry where economy vehicles, “family sedans” and SUV’s dominate the field, sports cars definitely stand out.
These types of cars, [...]

Tesla Roadster

February 2nd, 2010

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Must people think gas guzzler when you mention the word roadster! Tesla Motors have turned that misconception by producing the first highway capable electric car in the US. The Tesla Roadster is powered by a 3-phase , 4 pole electric motor producing 185 kW. The Roadster is the first production automobile to use lithium-ion battery cells and the first production EV to travel more than 200 miles (320 km) per charge.

The Tesla Roadster has a base price of US$128, 500, you can customize and add a range of extras so depending on what options you select the price can vary somewhat. The roadster also qualifies for a a $7,500 US federal tax credit , there may also be state tax credits depending on your state's tax code.

Ok so the Tesla Roadster has solid green credentials , but how does this baby compare to other performance roadsters?
Quite well actually - impressive acceleration 0-60mph in just 3.7 seconds. Stylish looks - the body is manufactured by Lotus - so the Tesla roadster looks and performs like a sports car.

Who does the Tesla Roadster appeal to , it is a niche roadster that in all likelihood appeals to the eco crowd and to early adopters. Make no mistakes though , with climate issues and rising energy costs the Tesla Roadster is the way forward for the performance motoring segment.