EQUIPThe Gadgeteer · 1h ago
Tesla turned the fun meter up to 11 and aimed for liftoff
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Tesla's new Roadster demonstration model achieves 0–60 mph acceleration in 0.81 seconds. This performance metric represents a significant engineering shift in high-performance electric vehicle capabilities for the luxury market.
- 01Demonstration models recorded 0-60 mph acceleration times of 0.81 seconds
- 02Current performance exceeds industry standards for high-performance consumer electric vehicles
- 03New engineering milestones suggest significant advancements in electric powertrain efficiency and traction
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The quickest 0–60 mph run I’ve managed in a car was 2.9 seconds. Tesla reports 0.81 seconds for its Roadster demonstration. Under one second. I’m still trying to wrap my head around that. The new Roadster has the personality of…