The Tesla Roadster Sport first pics have been released of the new version, 15 percent more powerful than the original, which it resembles. The new version is more expensive than the previous, costing around 112,000 euros compared to 99,000 euros for the Roadster.

The bodywork has been slightly modified with the rear spoiler made of carbon fibre and coloured to specifications, while the main updates occur with the interior. It now features new sports seats, with a redesigned central console with info screen. New adjustable suspension is available, while the transmission has been transferred to pared-back buttons.

The Tesla Roadster Sport reaches 100 km/hr in 3.7 seconds, while the electric motor will run to 14,000 rpm.

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Autoblog reports that Tesla could consider a 2+2 model of its Roadster in plans to expand its limited offering. The company currently makes the Roadster and the Model S sedan, which is already seeing success in environmentally conscious American car owners.

The Tesla Roadster is currently hampered in its crowd pleasing ability, with no back seats and limited storage space as well. In an interview, the head of Tesla Elon Musk, said his garage hosts a Roadster and a 911, which he uses to take his kids to school.

Warming to the theme, Musk has revealed that the next Tesla sports car will have more room for rear passengers, and 50 percent more space in the boot than the 911. It will also feature all-wheel drive. If the Model S proves successful enough for Tesla to continue its development, we could even see the Tesla GT by 2012.

Source | Autoblog

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Here are some new shots of the Tesla Roadster Sport, special version of the American electric spider. As already anticipated, the Sport will be 15 percent more powerful than the standard model (which may receive an upgrade all the same), and is sold for a price of 112,000 euros.

Excluding the special colouring and new carbon fibre details, the most important news is in the driver’s compartment. New sports seats have been added, along with a new dash with updated battery display in the centre, central console with new single-gear feature (rather than the previous gear shift) with keyboard set-up.

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