Holy Fa King Cow! 0-60 in 3.9 seconds!

vdevine · 08-06-2009, 10:47 PM

I love my SS, but today I drove a Signature 100 Tesla today (Vin 005 of 100). I'm in LA for work and a guy here just bought a new $100K Red Tesla. I can't believe he let me drive it with him of course around El Segundo. Cell phone pic to be sent to me soon (not my cell)

Anyway, 0-60 in 3.9 seconds with instant torque up to 14000 RPMs. Ridiculously fast!!!

Anyway...had to tell someone. Drove a Tesla...."Check".

Supermans · 08-06-2009, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by vdevine

I love my SS, but today I drove a Signature 100 Tesla today (Vin 005 of 100). I'm in LA for work and a guy here just bought a new $100K Red Tesla. I can't believe he let me drive it with him of course around El Segundo. Cell phone pic to be sent to me soon (not my cell)

Anyway, 0-60 in 3.9 seconds with instant torque up to 14000 RPMs. Ridiculously fast!!!

Anyway...had to tell someone. Drove a Tesla...."Check".

Do your neck muscles feel a little stiff today?

vdevine · 08-06-2009, 10:51 PM

It has a 140W charger and this guy has solar panels to charge it. His Kilowatt to gas equivalent is 125 MPG. 245 mile range. It was a totally different experience.

vdevine · 08-06-2009, 11:00 PM

Here's one with Arnold S.

nester7929 · 08-06-2009, 11:32 PM

I'm convinced that the Tesla is a glimpse of the sports cars of tomorrow. As soon as they get all the kinks worked out with the battery (may have to wait until carbon nanotubing is affordable), they'll have a monster on their hands.

Camaro Lives On · 08-06-2009, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by vdevine

Here's one with Arnold S.

That is one of the coolest looking little cars I've seen in my life. There is one here in town, and when I saw it, I was floored. If this is a glimpse into the future of the Sports Car, then I can't wait for those times to come

*Mindz* · 08-07-2009, 12:46 AM

Too bad they only drive 55 miles on a charge if you're driving it hard and you can't race it because of the tires on it. they're built for rolling with less friction so they handle for beans.

Vash · 08-07-2009, 12:56 AM

Well it's not a track car it's a street legal car and it's not cool to race on public roads with something like that anyway.

Would not be hard to swap out the tires for a track run.

GMtothecore · 08-07-2009, 12:58 AM

Very cool! That's an experience to remember.

MikesZ · 08-07-2009, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by vdevine

Here's one with Arnold S.

Its the only plug-in that I have any interest in at this point...but way out of my price range. I hope GM will use some battery-assist motors in the near future...in a sports car...a V-6 with battery assist to boost the MPG's?

Rtoups · 08-07-2009, 02:24 PM

I saw a yellow Tesla Roadster a few days ago! My father was classmates with one of the executives at Tesla (I don't remember the guys name, but he is in charge of battery technology). I'm trying to get like a week or two week internship at the place.

Xmicro_SS · 08-07-2009, 02:30 PM

They are very cool looking, but I don't know................all that power without the rumble of a V8...................

vdevine · 08-07-2009, 02:33 PM

Don't get me wrong. I love the rumble of a V8...hence why I cut my exhaust off and put on the SLP LM II within an hour of owning my Camaro.

Anyway, to just simply jump from 0 to instant torque is a unique experience. I wasn't sure I would like it, but I really, truly loved the feel. No squawk of tires, no noise, just vault.

08-06-2009, 10:47 PM	#1
vdevine Drives: 2010 Black SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 605 View My Garage	Holy Fa King Cow! 0-60 in 3.9 seconds! I love my SS, but today I drove a Signature 100 Tesla today (Vin 005 of 100). I'm in LA for work and a guy here just bought a new $100K Red Tesla. I can't believe he let me drive it with him of course around El Segundo. Cell phone pic to be sent to me soon (not my cell) Anyway, 0-60 in 3.9 seconds with instant torque up to 14000 RPMs. Ridiculously fast!!! Anyway...had to tell someone. Drove a Tesla...."Check". __________________ Vince SS2 Black with CGM Stripes 3800 Born: 25 May VIN#12136 6000 Mine 26 June 2009 SLP Loudmouth II, NOWEEDS, BMR 1.4/1.0 Lowering Springs, Cold Air Inductions Intake, Tune, Eagle Eyes w HID, SLP "SS" Grille Insert, Pistol Grip Shifter, Hawk PC Pads, RGB Scanner, Tint, Headlight Armor, Clear Bra, 22's.

08-06-2009, 10:51 PM	#3
vdevine Drives: 2010 Black SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 605 View My Garage	It has a 140W charger and this guy has solar panels to charge it. His Kilowatt to gas equivalent is 125 MPG. 245 mile range. It was a totally different experience. __________________ Vince SS2 Black with CGM Stripes 3800 Born: 25 May VIN#12136 6000 Mine 26 June 2009 SLP Loudmouth II, NOWEEDS, BMR 1.4/1.0 Lowering Springs, Cold Air Inductions Intake, Tune, Eagle Eyes w HID, SLP "SS" Grille Insert, Pistol Grip Shifter, Hawk PC Pads, RGB Scanner, Tint, Headlight Armor, Clear Bra, 22's.

08-06-2009, 11:00 PM	#4
vdevine Drives: 2010 Black SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 605 View My Garage	In case you needed to see the picture of one Here's one with Arnold S. Attached Images __________________ Vince SS2 Black with CGM Stripes 3800 Born: 25 May VIN#12136 6000 Mine 26 June 2009 SLP Loudmouth II, NOWEEDS, BMR 1.4/1.0 Lowering Springs, Cold Air Inductions Intake, Tune, Eagle Eyes w HID, SLP "SS" Grille Insert, Pistol Grip Shifter, Hawk PC Pads, RGB Scanner, Tint, Headlight Armor, Clear Bra, 22's.

08-07-2009, 12:46 AM	#7
Mindz E.B.A.H. Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the happy padded room wearing a jacket that makes me hug myself... Posts: 18,420	Too bad they only drive 55 miles on a charge if you're driving it hard and you can't race it because of the tires on it. they're built for rolling with less friction so they handle for beans. __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

08-07-2009, 12:58 AM	#9
GMtothecore "That Guy" Drives: Camaro SS...........what else? Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: OOOOOOOklahoma where the wind comes sweepin' down the plains. Posts: 2,360	Very cool! That's an experience to remember. __________________

08-06-2009, 11:32 PM	#5
nester7929 Rice Harvester Drives: 2014 Bright Yellow 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2008 Location: Plainview, TX Posts: 1,449	I'm convinced that the Tesla is a glimpse of the sports cars of tomorrow. As soon as they get all the kinks worked out with the battery (may have to wait until carbon nanotubing is affordable), they'll have a monster on their hands.

08-07-2009, 12:56 AM	#8
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,100	Well it's not a track car it's a street legal car and it's not cool to race on public roads with something like that anyway. Would not be hard to swap out the tires for a track run.

08-07-2009, 02:24 PM	#11
Rtoups Drives: RJT 2LT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Palos Verdes, California Posts: 602 View My Garage	I saw a yellow Tesla Roadster a few days ago! My father was classmates with one of the executives at Tesla (I don't remember the guys name, but he is in charge of battery technology). I'm trying to get like a week or two week internship at the place. __________________ SoCal Camaro5 Family Member

08-07-2009, 02:30 PM	#12
Xmicro_SS Thank You GM Drives: Sky Redline & Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,876	They are very cool looking, but I don't know................all that power without the rumble of a V8................... __________________ ITS HERE! : 2010 Camaro 2SS / 6 Speed Manual (No other way) / Silver Ice Metallic / Inferno Orange Interior Accent / RS Package / Polished Wheels / SOLO MACH X CAT BACK

08-07-2009, 02:33 PM	#13
vdevine Drives: 2010 Black SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 605 View My Garage	Don't get me wrong. I love the rumble of a V8...hence why I cut my exhaust off and put on the SLP LM II within an hour of owning my Camaro. Anyway, to just simply jump from 0 to instant torque is a unique experience. I wasn't sure I would like it, but I really, truly loved the feel. No squawk of tires, no noise, just vault. __________________ Vince SS2 Black with CGM Stripes 3800 Born: 25 May VIN#12136 6000 Mine 26 June 2009 SLP Loudmouth II, NOWEEDS, BMR 1.4/1.0 Lowering Springs, Cold Air Inductions Intake, Tune, Eagle Eyes w HID, SLP "SS" Grille Insert, Pistol Grip Shifter, Hawk PC Pads, RGB Scanner, Tint, Headlight Armor, Clear Bra, 22's.

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