Tesla Motors has announced today the 2010 Tesla Roadster 2.5 - the latest generation of its electric sportscar. The 2010 Tesla Roadster 2.5 will debut at the same time in Copenhagen, Denmark, and Newport Beach, California and will bring both design and technology improvements.
As far as the exterior design goes, the 2010 Tesla Roadster 2.5 comes with a new front fascia including new diffusing vents, a new rear diffuser and directional forged wheels that will be available in both silver and black. The interior of the 2010 Tesla Roadster 2.5 offers improved seat comfort and internal finishes, sound dampening and a large touchscreen navigation system.
The manufacturer also says that the 2010 Tesla Roadster 2.5 has a new power control hardware that offers the possibility of "spirited driving" on hot weather.
The 2010 Tesla Roadster 2.5 now comes with a back-up camera that feeds it video to the 7” touchscreen display.
The company says the new improvements have been developed as a result of customer feedback.
The 2010 Tesla Roadster 2.5 price will be announced at a later date.
Tesla Press Release:
Tesla Motors (Nasdaq:TSLA) today announced Roadster 2.5, the latest generation of its revolutionary electric sports car. It will debut simultaneously with the opening of Tesla's two new stores in Copenhagen, Denmark, and Newport Beach, California.
“Although development of the Model S is our main focus, this shows that we still care a great deal
about improving the Tesla Roadster”
.The Roadster 2.5 reflects Tesla's commitment to innovation and the company's close feedback loop with customers. The new Roadster includes improvements in both design and technology, including a new front fascia, rear diffuser, improved seat comfort and internal finishes, sound dampening and a large touchscreen navigation system.
"Although development of the Model S is our main focus, this shows that we still care a great deal about improving the Tesla Roadster," said Tesla CEO Elon Musk. "These improvements are a direct result of customer feedback and come only a year after release of Roadster 2.0, showing an exceptionally rapid pace of innovation. Where feasible, we will also offer existing customers the ability to purchase the upgrades now available in version 2.5."
New features in Roadster 2.5 include:
-A new look, which includes a new front fascia with diffusing vents, and rear diffuser reflecting the future of Tesla design
-Directional forged wheels available in both
silver and black
-New seats with improved comfort, larger more supportive bolsters and a new lumbar support system
-Power control hardware that enables spirited driving in exceptionally hot climates
-An optional 7” touchscreen display with back-up camera
-Improved interior sound reduction including new front fender liner material make the cabin even quieter
Tesla will unveil the new Roadster at its two newest stores in Copenhagen and Newport Beach, CA. Journalists can see the car during media open houses at both stores throughout the day. Customers, prospective customers and other guests will celebrate the opening of the newest stores this evening.
The enhancements in the Roadster 2.5 are the direct result of accumulated customer feedback. Tesla's unique, company-owned retail network allows Tesla's engineers to receive customer feedback directly and iterate rapidly. More than 1,200 current owners in at least 23 countries have logged over five million electric miles.
Roadster 2.5 is currently available for order and soon will be available at Tesla stores worldwide.
