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Tesla has begun taking orders for its new Roadster Sport, an even faster version of its electric vehicle. The Roadster Sport accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds, compared with 3.9 seconds for the standard Roadster.
The extra go is down to ‘a hand-wound stator and increased winding density for lower resistance and higher peak torque’, says the company.
The Sport also gets an improved suspension with adjustable dampers and anti-roll bars that will be tuned to the driver’s preference. It is fitted with Yokohama’s Ultra High Performance tyres.
'This car can beat nearly anything in its price class – yet it is twice as efficient as compact hybrid sedans,’ said Michael van der Sande, Tesla’s senior vice president of global sales, service and marketing. 'If you refuse to compromise on performance or the environment, the Roadster Sport is your only option.'
The Roadster Sport starts at $128,500 in the United States and €112,000 (excluding VAT) in Europe. Deliveries begin in late June. The California-based company also plans to begin producing an all-electric, zero-emission Model S five-passenger saloon in 2011.