The Tesla Roadster Founder's Series was a limited edition of the first generation of the Tesla Roadster sports car. In 2008, only 100 units were launched. The Founders' series was designed to commemorate Tesla Motors and reward its early supporters. The founder series has unique exterior and interior features, including personalized "Signature" paint colors, special emblems, and a personal plaque bearing the owner's name. It also features modern amenities such as premium audio systems, carbon fiber spoiler, and heated seats. The Roadster was the first production car by Tesla and was introduced in 2008. It is a full-electric sports car based on Lotus Elise. The Roadster had a range of about 245 miles on a single charge and was able to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.7 seconds. In 2020, Tesla announced a new roadster that will be in production in the next few years. The new version promises even more impressive performance, claiming only 1.9 seconds between 0 and 60 mph and above 250 mph.
The first generation roadster was produced from 2008 to 2012. Tesla produced 2,450 Roadsters during this time. The Roadster was based on Lotus Elise but had a unique-drive system that consisted of electric motors and lithium batteries. The Roadster was the first production car to use lithium-ion battery technology. The Roadsterisa milestone for Tesla paved the way for the development of Model S, Model X, and Model 3. Tesla'snewroadster, announced in 2020, is expected to be even more advanced than the first generation. Ithasa's new battery pack design that is expected to provide more than miles of charge. It will also have three electric motors (one front and two rear), delivering-wheel drive and excellent acceleration. The new Roadster will also have a removable glass roof that can be stored in the trunk and a towing capacity of 7,000 pounds. The new Roadster has not yet been launched, and Tesla has not announced the official launch date. However, the company indicated that it would start production in the next few years.
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