Tesla Motors is an electric car manufacturer based in Silicon Valley, San Francisco. The company gained attention during the production of the Tesla Roadster as it was the first completely electric powered sports car.
Tesla Motors is entitled after Nikola Tesla whom was a profound physicist, electrical engineer and important contributor to development of commercially available electricity.
Vehicles
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| Roadster (2006) | Electric | 248 bhp | 211 lb·ft | RWD | 3.9 secs | 1220 kg (2690 lbs) |
130 mph (209 km/h) |
1-speed | |
| Roadster 2.5 Sport | Electric | 299 bhp | 295 lb·ft | RWD | 3.7 secs | 1235 kg (2723 lbs) |
125 mph (201 km/h) |
1-speed | |