[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/supercars\/tesla-roadster-revealed\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/supercars\/tesla-roadster-revealed\/","headline":"Tesla Reveal World’s Fastest Production Car","name":"Tesla Reveal World’s Fastest Production Car","description":"Tesla has surprised everyone with a new roadster at the end of the planned reveal of the new electric Tesla semi-truck – the articulated electric lorry that the company hope will eventually sound the death knell of the ubiquitous diesel lorry. Tesla CEO Elon Musk had promised that there might be a bit of a surprise at the event, but surely nobody was expecting a surprise quite as big as this. The claim is that the new 4-seater roadster will […]","datePublished":"2017-11-17","dateModified":"2017-11-20","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/tesla-roadster-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/tesla-roadster-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/supercars\/tesla-roadster-revealed\/","about":["SUPERCARS"],"wordCount":451,"keywords":["sports car","tesla","Tesla Roadster","Tesla semi truck"],"articleBody":"Tesla has surprised everyone with a new roadster at the end of the planned reveal of the new electric Tesla semi-truck – the articulated electric lorry that the company hope will eventually sound the death knell of the ubiquitous diesel lorry. Tesla CEO Elon Musk had promised that there might be a bit of a surprise at the event, but surely nobody was expecting a surprise quite as big as this.The claim is that the new 4-seater roadster will prove to be the fastest production car ever. The claim is that this handsome looking sports car can achieve 0-60mph in a sub-2 second time \u00a0– of just 1.9 seconds. Even the given 0-100mph time of 4.2 seconds beats what most cars could ever hope to do in a 0-60 test. This would mean that the prestigious quarter miler would be a sub-10 time of around 8.9 seconds.The new roadster surprised everyone as it sped from the back of an electric semi-truck (the only vehicle everyone thought they were here to see) at Tesla\u2019s headquarters in Hawthorne, California to a medley of cheers and gasps. The ambitious technical specs (if accurate) will surely prove to be the end of any doubts over electric car performance. A 200kWh battery pack with a 620-mile range will prove more than enough for the likes of most of Europe and certainly allay many of the fears of some doubters in America as well. To illustrate the point, Musk asked the crowd to imagine being able to drive from LA to San Francisco without having to stop and recharge.Three motors handle the all-wheel drive car\u2019s power, with a blistering top speed likely to be in the region of 250mph \u2013 and what\u2019s more, you don\u2019t actually have to wait too long for this sports car either; the roadster will, according to Tesla, be available in 2020 from around $200,000. Despite the price not being set in stone, anyone who was willing to put a $50,000 deposit down on the roadster was able to secure a brief ride in the car too \u2013 and many did.Forget the impressive tech spec, though; this car actually looks great as well with classic, sleek traditional sports car fastback looks. At last it seems that the makers of electric vehicles are starting to realise that we don\u2019t want them to look different; we want the technology in familiar, recognised good-looking designs that stand the test of time.So with only about 2 years to wait for the new Tesla roadster to go into production, this means there is only a relatively short period of time for Tesla\u2019s rivals to muster up something equally striking and special. I wonder if they can."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Supercars","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/supercars\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Tesla Reveal World’s Fastest Production Car","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/supercars\/tesla-roadster-revealed\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]