(electric) Tesla Model S Sport to rival BMW M5, 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds ( 300 mile range too)

[Fumesucker]

A high-performance version of the zero-emissions Tesla Model S sedan will reportedly be available immediately from the vehicle's launch in 2012, giving Tesla a rival to the ultimate of Ultimate Driving Machines: the BMW M5.

Tesla chief executive officer Elon Musk reportedly confirmed the Model S Sport launch alongside the unveiling of the near-production-ready electric sedan at an exclusive event for Model S reservation holders in Silicon Valley, CA.

According to Green Car Reports, Musk says the $80,000 high-performance version of the Model S will be offered with a battery pack sized at 85-kWh to give the sedan a 300-mile range. The Sport version will come equipped with enhancements that cut its 0 to 60-mph time from 5.5 to somewhere between 4.4 and 4.6 seconds.

Additionally, Musk confirmed the Model S will be offered with optional aerodynamic wheels, boosting range to 320 miles. Tesla's CEO stated: "People were skeptical about whether we could build an electric car with a 300-mile range. And we've gone and made one with a 320-mile range."

[hobbit709]

1. $80k is about $79.5k out of my range.

and how long does it take to fully recharge after 300 miles. That's the real question with electric-until they can get recharge times down to near the refueling time with gasoline, there's a problem.

[Ezlivin]

3. The front wheels drive the car, the rear wheels charge the batteries

If the car is driven carefully it will keep itself fully charged.












:)

[hobbit709]

6. Nothing works at 100% efficiency

There is no such thing as a perpetual motion machine.

[Ezlivin]

7. Really?

'Cause I think if you respond to this post we could get one going.

[slackmaster]

2. When I win the Lottery...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wlo1tyjBKEM

[n2doc]

4. But will it give it's driver the same arrogant, snotty attitude as the BMW?

[obxhead]

5. Not quite.

It will be closer to the attitude of Apple snobbery.

:evilgrin:

[Odin2005]

8. WANT!!!!!!!!

[frylock]

9. sick

:drool: