The Tesla Roadster '08 is an electric car produced by Tesla. It appears in Gran Turismo 5 and Gran Turismo 6.
Colors[]
Twelve colors are available for this car:
- Arctic White
- Sterling Silver
- Thunder Gray
- Jet Black
- Twilight Blue
- Electric Blue
- Glacier Blue
- Racing Green
- Brilliant Yellow
- Very Orange
- Fusion Red
- Radiant Red
In-game description[]
"The EV sportscar born in Silicon Valley, the centre of information technology."
Established in California's Silicon Valley in 2003, Tesla Motors announced a car in 2006 that dropped the jaws of many automakers in the world who were still struggling to produce an electric vehicle. This was the announcement of the 4-seater EV sportscar with a midship layout, the Tesla Roadster.
A CFRP[1] body was matched to an aluminum bathtub chassis based on the Lotus Elise. It also shared other components with the Elise, and is assembled at the Lotus Factory in the UK, so it's no wonder that their styling and package is similar. However, this car is powered by lithium-ion batteries and a three-phase AC motor.
Delivery began in 2008, and the initial commercial model produced a maximum output of 245 BHP, and 198.9 lb-ft of torque. 0-60 mph is 3.7 seconds. The top speed is limited for safety, but still reaches 125 mph. Obviously its performance is in no way inferior to a gas-powered car, it even has a driving range of 244.2 miles per charge, which was another surprise to many.
The performance of the sports model released in the beginning of 2009 was raised to 284 BHP and 295.1 lb-ft. This roadster had been the focus of attention long before its release, and even though the price tag was high at USD $98,000, orders were placed for well over 600 cars immediately. Its final release was slightly delayed, but the initial sales were good and delivery started in Europe beginning in 2009.
Acquisition[]
Game | Purchase location | Credits | Other methods |
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Gran Turismo 5 | Tesla Motors Dealership (Lv. 7+) | 100,000 | --- |
Gran Turismo 6 | Tesla Motors Dealership | 100,000 | Complete the Super License with all Bronzes |
Notes[]
- ↑ Carbon Fibre-Reinforced Plastic