The Tesla here looks like an early Lotus Elise/Exige in terms of body shape and size - sans a front intake. This type of shape was okay for the Elise/Exige beca

The Tesla here looks like an early Lotus Elise/Exige in terms of body shape and size - sans a front intake. This type of shape was okay for the Elise/Exige because these weren't marketing a 250mph+ top speed or anywhere close. Indeed the short wheel base of these cars made them unsuited to those high speeds anyway. Which is another point - this Tesla seems to have a short wheel base also - which further makes me wonder about the 250+ claim. I'm trying really hard not to take a dump on the Tesla though as I do like them. I'm sure they know more than me and that the info they've released is very early days and designed to generate interest.