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The 29 Mind Blowing Facts Behind The Tesla Roadster. Can You Guess #1?
The Tesla Roadster shattered automotive dogmas, sparked the electric revolution, and even launched into interplanetary orbit. Explore the 29 most unbelievable facts about this radical electric supercar.
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9 Mind-Blowing Tesla Roadster Facts You Won't Believe ! 
29. SpaceX Cold-Gas ThrustersCold-gas thrusters pressurized to 5,500 PSI deliver midair control and thrust. 
28. Upside-Down Driving And Midair StuntsDemonstrated driving inverted on a curved ramp and performing midair barrel rolls. 
27. Record-Shattering 0.81-Second 0-60 MPHRecorded acceleration telemetry clocked zero to 60 mph in just 0.81 seconds. - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown
26. 10,000 Nm Of Wheel TorqueA staggering 7,376 lb-ft of torque delivered instantly across all four wheels. 
25. Massive 200 kWh Battery PackDouble the capacity of the largest production EV batteries in existence. 
24. 620-Mile Highway RangeDriving from Los Angeles to San Francisco and back without stopping to charge. 
23. Top Speed Exceeding 250+ MPHEngineered to push deep past 250 mph and humble gasoline hypercars. - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown
22. The 8.8-Second Quarter MileDemolishing the quarter-mile drag strip in under nine seconds flat. 
21. 0 To 100 MPH In 4.2 SecondsReaching triple-digit highway speeds faster than most supercars hit 60 mph. 
20. Removable Glass Targa RoofStores cleanly inside the trunk to transform the coupe into an open-top convertible. 
19. Unprecedented 2+2 Seating LayoutCarrying four passengers inside a 250 mph hypercar. - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown
18. Fighter-Jet Cockpit With Thruster TelemetryCurved digital display monitors 5,500 PSI thruster status, G-forces, and thermal loads. 
17. SR-71 And F-35 Stealth Fighter StylingSharp angular panels and active aero evolved from military stealth aircraft. 
16. Carbon-Wrapped Rotors From The Plaid ProgramCarbon-fiber sleeves preventing the electric motors from exploding at 20,000+ RPM. 
15. The Original 2008 Roadster's Secret Lotus RootsBuilt on modified Lotus Elise bonded-aluminum glider chassis in England. - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown
14. Only 6% Shared Parts With LotusMartin Eberhard and Elon Musk had to redesign 94% of the car. 
13. The 2-Speed Transmission CrisisEarly dual-speed gearboxes shattered under instant electric motor torque. 
12. Hand-Laid Carbon-Fiber Body PanelsEvery single body panel on the 2008 Roadster was sculpted in carbon fiber. 
11. The AC Propulsion Tzero BreakthroughThe yellow hand-built prototype that convinced Elon Musk EVs were viable. - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown
10. The Starman Orbiting The SunA midnight cherry Roadster launched into interplanetary space aboard Falcon Heavy. 
9. Secret 'Don't Panic' Dashboard Easter EggHitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy tributes etched directly into the circuit boards. 
8. 6,831 Laptop Batteries In A Single PackThe first production car powered by commodity 18650 cylindrical cells. 
7. World's First Highway-Legal Production EVPaved the regulatory and crash-test pathway for all modern electric vehicles. - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown
6. The Legendary 313-Mile Range Run In 2009Shattered world endurance records when EVs were doubted everywhere. 
5. Hollywood Stars Were Early AdoptersGeorge Clooney and Leonardo DiCaprio paid high sums to drive the prototype. 
4. Secret 3.0 Battery Upgrade RetrofitA 40% range boost offered years after the car went out of production. 
3. Tesla's Final Driver-Centric Engineering HaloEngineered as an uncompromising showcase before Tesla shifts fully to autonomous robotaxis. - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown
2. The Car That Rescued Tesla On Christmas Eve 2008Roadster customer deposits closed a crucial financing round hours before collapse. 
1. The Vehicle That Changed The Automotive Industry ForeverProved that electric cars could be fast, gorgeous, and emotionally thrilling. - Advertisement
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