The future of performance cars *Update after the test drive

Daniel · Post by **Daniel** » Sun Aug 31, 2008 5:08 pm

Blimey, that looks weird :? and i see what you mean but the rear, it does look like an elise :?

i think this'll be one of those cars that'll grow on me.

Post by **Stuart** » Sun Aug 31, 2008 5:17 pm

It is based on an Elise Daniel. Read the article properly mate. This sort of thing challenges the way we will look at performance cars in the very near future

Daniel · Post by **Daniel** » Sun Aug 31, 2008 5:50 pm

#-o that'll teach me to speed read :roll:

ScoobieWRX · Post by **ScoobieWRX** » Sun Aug 31, 2008 9:34 pm

I saw that review today, and it weighs more (1200KG) than an Elise so not as nimble on the twisties, but it is a lot quicker in a straight line. 0-60 in 3.9 sounds pretty awesome and the reviewer seemed genuinely blown away by it. However at

Post by **Stuart** » Sun Aug 31, 2008 10:31 pm

Some valid points but think of it more as an indication of what will be available in the future, disregard the model specifics of price and eco-isms. The costs inevitably come down and the features improve but the Tesla still show great progress in my opinion.

PS- it looked better in the light blue

ScoobieWRX · Post by **ScoobieWRX** » Sun Aug 31, 2008 10:43 pm

The Tesla is definately a way forward and what a good looking way forward it is

Just like now we have petrol, diesel and LPG i have no doubts that certainly in my lifetime it will be electric, hydrogen or nuclear.....or if you happen to be a Star Trek fan....Dylithium Crystals!!

Take your pic

garetgax · Post by **garetgax** » Fri Sep 05, 2008 11:40 am

what happens when it runs out of charge and your on a 1000 mile journey? Does it take 12 hours to recharge etc? The point on the emmissions required to produce the elctricity is a good point as well plus if everyone had one imagine what would happen to the grid , it just wouldnt cope.

Nice looking car but bio diesel type technology is more likely to be a more sustainable future fuel and we already are seeing some very quick diesels on the track etc.