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Wow, 4.4 0-60 is really fast for such a big car. Worth the extra $$ for the bigger battery to win a few drag races. The styling seems like a melange of Aston

Wow, 4.4 0-60 is really fast for such a big car. Worth the extra $$ for the bigger battery to win a few drag races. The styling seems like a melange of Aston Martin, Jag, and Maserati -- too bad it's not something truly distinctive, but it still seems like a lot of car.

ams6110 15y ago
The Roadster was based on the Lotus Elise, it looked good. The Model S is an in-house design, and I agree it's nothing really special.
richardw 15y ago
I think the design is a smart move. They're getting parity on design with it while differentiating via the technology. A more distinctive car would be more of a risk that the market doesn't like it or it becomes dated too quickly, especially given that it's aimed more mainstream than the Sportster. Besides, looking similar to the marques you mentioned is excellent for a first attempt at a design. If you're going to take one shot at it that really has to work first time, that's pretty good company.
ericd 15y ago
As someone who has desired each of a Maserati, a Jag, and an Aston Martin in the past, I really am not complaining. Especially since this is cheaper than each of those. And yeah, the performance package puts this in pretty absurd company. Last model M5, had similar 0-60 numbers, I believe.
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- joshu 15y ago
  An M5's handling would probably spank the Model S. Sadly, Maserati/Jag/Aston aren't that fast. I used to want a Vantage V8 but then I drove one.
  - ericd 15y ago
    The early reviews of Model S handling and ride were very favorable, and it makes sense that they would be due to its very even weight and low center of gravity. I don't know if it's in the same class, though. I just really, really like how those other cars look. Recent Astons and Maseratis more, personally. Top Gear makes the DB9 look plenty fast.
    - joshu 15y ago
      I love the look of the Vantage V8. It is the prettiest car ever. But the same dollars of a Porsche or BMW will get so much more driving fun, unfortunately. The car club has a DB9 that I could take out but others have said it is sorta lexusy so I haven't bothered.
mahyarm 15y ago
Tesla has a roadster version where they put electric motors on both sides (not just the rear, call it the Roadster 4S?) and it has a 0-60 in the 2 second area. 60-100 isn't as impressive, along with the 120mph top speed. This is due to not having a gear box and maxing out the motor's RPMs.
- avree 15y ago
  The Roadster Sport goes 0-60 in 3.9 seconds, a 0.2 second improvement over the regular Roadster.

ams6110 15y ago

The Roadster was based on the Lotus Elise, it looked good. The Model S is an in-house design, and I agree it's nothing really special.

richardw 15y ago

I think the design is a smart move. They're getting parity on design with it while differentiating via the technology. A more distinctive car would be more of a risk that the market doesn't like it or it becomes dated too quickly, especially given that it's aimed more mainstream than the Sportster. Besides, looking similar to the marques you mentioned is excellent for a first attempt at a design. If you're going to take one shot at it that really has to work first time, that's pretty good company.

ericd 15y ago

As someone who has desired each of a Maserati, a Jag, and an Aston Martin in the past, I really am not complaining. Especially since this is cheaper than each of those. And yeah, the performance package puts this in pretty absurd company. Last model M5, had similar 0-60 numbers, I believe.

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joshu 15y ago
An M5's handling would probably spank the Model S. Sadly, Maserati/Jag/Aston aren't that fast. I used to want a Vantage V8 but then I drove one.
- ericd 15y ago
  The early reviews of Model S handling and ride were very favorable, and it makes sense that they would be due to its very even weight and low center of gravity. I don't know if it's in the same class, though. I just really, really like how those other cars look. Recent Astons and Maseratis more, personally. Top Gear makes the DB9 look plenty fast.
  - joshu 15y ago
    I love the look of the Vantage V8. It is the prettiest car ever. But the same dollars of a Porsche or BMW will get so much more driving fun, unfortunately. The car club has a DB9 that I could take out but others have said it is sorta lexusy so I haven't bothered.

mahyarm 15y ago

Tesla has a roadster version where they put electric motors on both sides (not just the rear, call it the Roadster 4S?) and it has a 0-60 in the 2 second area. 60-100 isn't as impressive, along with the 120mph top speed. This is due to not having a gear box and maxing out the motor's RPMs.

avree 15y ago
The Roadster Sport goes 0-60 in 3.9 seconds, a 0.2 second improvement over the regular Roadster.