Tesla has significantly upgraded the specifications for its redesigned Roadster since 2017's reveal of a concept.
was originally planned for production in 2020. That deadline came and went—and since then Elon Musk has announced a new date for production of the concept nearly every year.
He said SpaceX was involved with the design of the car and that the 0-60 mph time has been reduced to below one second. That seems unlikely.When it originally unveiled the concept, Tesla quoted a 0-60 mph time of 1.9 seconds, a 0-100 mph time of 4.2 seconds, and a top speed of 250 mph. A 200-kwh battery pack would provide 620 miles of range, Tesla also said at the time.
Tesla at the 2017 reveal said pricing would start at $200,000 for the standard Roadster, and at $250,000 for a limited-edition Founder Series model. The automaker began accepting reservations after the reveal, requiring a $50,000 deposit for the standard Roadster and the full $250,000 price upfront for the Founders Series Roadster. Tesla hasn't said if those prices are unchanged.The company is notorious for missing deadlines, so it shouldn't be too surprising that the Roadster is late.
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