Exclusive prototype of the Tesla Roadster, the electric car that left its mark the beginning of the Tesla erais currently up for auction, ending July 15. This model is not a simple electric car, but a special prototype with a feature package that has no analogues. was never available to the public.
This is about Tesla Roadster Sportoriginally purchased by a customer in 2012. After being damaged in an accident, it was repurchased by Tesla. The car was later purchased by Joost de Vries, former vice president of customer service at Tesla. restored and repaired under the direction of Carl Medlock. Medlock, who previously ran Tesla’s Seattle service center, now runs Medlock and Sons, one of the few independent Roadster repair shops in the U.S.
The roadster is equipped with Aftermarket Performance Package which Tesla planned to include in its standard version of the Roadster. For now the project was never commercializedThe roadster in question, known as the “Roadster RR” or “Roadster E-Sport,” features a host of aesthetic tweaks and performance upgrades.
Among the distinctive features, it is worth mentioning the high-performance Tarox Italian Performance brakes, installed both at the front and at the rear, making this car one of only three known cars equipped with this exclusive braking system. To ensure optimal integration with these brakes, special attention was paid to the Custom ABS from ContinentalSpecially designed to work in harmony with the Tarox braking system.
The distinctive element is Hollinger limited slip differentialspecially designed to handle the torque of the electric motor (EV). Only two cars are equipped with this differential. The car also features a Bilstein Performance sports suspension, specially tuned for dynamic driving. Special Roadster RR camber plates and a handling package further enrich the car.
The car’s aesthetics are distinguished by its raw carbon body. that is, he worked manuallyThe term “raw carbon” refers to the fact that the material is left in its natural state, without finishing such as paints or coatings, allowing it to retain its its original properties. The manual installation of this material requires careful attention to detail, giving the car an exclusive and unique appearance.
The package was expected to sell for $30,000.including various performance upgrades. However, the project was never completed and was never shown to the public, making this the only prototype in existence. Although there are other modified roadsters, this one stands out because it was “factory setting”. The work was carried out under the direction of Tesla with the aim of developing an official package of updates from the manufacturer. The total mileage of the car is approximately 31,600 miles, which is equivalent to approximately 50,000 kilometersThe starting bid for the auction is currently $80,000.
Source: HD Motori
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