Tesla Meets Elise - LotusTalk

111ltwt · 06-19-2009, 09:10 AM

I had a bit of a rare opportunity a couple of days ago.

My boss got his hands on a Tesla for 24 hours. We took pics with my Elise.

Went for a ride back to back. Twisties on the Bronx River Parkway (best we could do near our White Plains office)

The Tesla's torque from the electric motor is unreal, but the Elise is much better balanced. And keeps up very well with the Tesla. His comment after driving both back to back the first time (he is a Porsche guy through the years, so there is some sportscar familiarity): I like the Elise better. Better balanced and comparable pull after 60. Better brakes too. I agree.

After 20 minutes (or less) of play, the Tesla range dropped from 100 miles to 60.

So we are getting closer with electric cars approaching eye candy and fun, but not fully useable yet. Also weird to hear nothing but the hum of a motor and the A048s.

Pics attached for your enjoyment. BTW- I found lots of humor in the Tesla's BRG and classic yellow racing stripe provided by it's plug/cord >>>wonder if Colin is spinning in the grave or not.

breinhar · 06-19-2009, 09:19 AM

Nice pictures, thanks for sharing.

Melrose Auto Works · 06-19-2009, 11:36 AM

Nice pic...I took this one at CIGARS AND CARS ON SUNSET in Los Angeles a few weeks ago.

Bane · 06-19-2009, 12:20 PM

Sweet!

I don't think ACBC would have had an issue with the Tesla... he is legendary for his automotive innovation and the Tesla is following down that same path.

def · 06-19-2009, 12:26 PM

"CYA OPEK" - nice plate.

111ltwt · 06-19-2009, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by def

"CYA OPEK" - nice plate.

+1

Gotta appreciate creativity.

....And a good camera (rather than a cell), such as in the other pics.

I reckon yer correct, Bane, re Colin; I feel better now seeing it BRG

111ltwt · 06-19-2009, 12:41 PM

Also need to take a pic for Keith of my sweet, sweet plinth Lotus Sport decal "installed" the other night. You can see it in these pictures.

Chuforia Grafix ...Thumbs up! (as usual)

swaq · 06-19-2009, 12:43 PM

Was the Tesla lengthened in the middle? It looks like the door might be longer than the Elise's. I looked up the specs and the Tesla is 6.4 inches longer than an Elise.

111ltwt · 06-19-2009, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by swaq

Was the Tesla lengthened in the middle? It looks like the door might be longer than the Elise's. I looked up the specs and the Tesla is 6.4 inches longer than an Elise.

3" to the wheel base, I believe.

swaq · 06-19-2009, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 111ltwt

3" to the wheel base, I believe.

Oops, I guess I should have thought of comparing wheelbases as well. Looks like the wheelbase was lengthened 2.1 inches, actually. I guess I'm just curious where they added length. The picture makes it look like the door is longer, since the window doesn't span the length of the door.

SharkDiver · 06-19-2009, 01:42 PM

Its always fun to see the two together, I ran into a tesla rep in the elise a while back, he even let me drive it! All here, lots of pics too..

An evening with Arizona's first Tesla + Pics

111ltwt · 06-19-2009, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by SharkDiver

Its always fun to see the two together, I ran into a tesla rep in the elise a while back, he even let me drive it! All here, lots of pics too..

An evening with Arizona's first Tesla + Pics

Very cool. Gotta love the light around the plug too. What a great gimmick.

NOLA911 · 06-19-2009, 02:55 PM

Why was this moved? there is a lotus in every picture.. Same as the pics next to other car thread? Just curious.

111ltwt · 06-19-2009, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by NOLA911

Why was this moved? there is a lotus in every picture.. Same as the pics next to other car thread? Just curious.

Timmah · 06-22-2009, 05:58 PM

Does the tesla remind anyone of the old school 914 or is it just me?

AgentTripleX · 06-22-2009, 06:34 PM

Here are some of my Tesla meets Elise photos.

AgentTripleX · 06-22-2009, 06:42 PM

Some other shots of my favorite colors. Check out the trunk space. I was impressed.

06-19-2009, 09:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
111ltwt Too Much fun to be Legal! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Orange, Connecticut Posts: 207	Tesla Meets Elise I had a bit of a rare opportunity a couple of days ago. My boss got his hands on a Tesla for 24 hours. We took pics with my Elise. Went for a ride back to back. Twisties on the Bronx River Parkway (best we could do near our White Plains office) The Tesla's torque from the electric motor is unreal, but the Elise is much better balanced. And keeps up very well with the Tesla. His comment after driving both back to back the first time (he is a Porsche guy through the years, so there is some sportscar familiarity): I like the Elise better. Better balanced and comparable pull after 60. Better brakes too. I agree. After 20 minutes (or less) of play, the Tesla range dropped from 100 miles to 60. So we are getting closer with electric cars approaching eye candy and fun, but not fully useable yet. Also weird to hear nothing but the hum of a motor and the A048s. Pics attached for your enjoyment. BTW- I found lots of humor in the Tesla's BRG and classic yellow racing stripe provided by it's plug/cord >>>wonder if Colin is spinning in the grave or not. Attached Images

06-19-2009, 09:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
breinhar Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Poconos Posts: 403	Nice pictures, thanks for sharing. __________________ "I think a Ferrari is a scaled down version of..... God"

06-19-2009, 11:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
Melrose Auto Works PREVIOUSLY LOTUS BH Join Date: May 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 8	Nice pic...I took this one at CIGARS AND CARS ON SUNSET in Los Angeles a few weeks ago. Attached Images

06-19-2009, 12:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
Bane . Join Date: May 2005 Location: AZ Posts: 2,960 Images: 4	Sweet! I don't think ACBC would have had an issue with the Tesla... he is legendary for his automotive innovation and the Tesla is following down that same path. __________________ $599 PPE header (INFO) 2007 BMW 335i - Mostly stock un-Official LotusTalk Stealth Bulb provider *6* sets in stock!

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def ...ault Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mountain View, CA Posts: 2,607	"CYA OPEK" - nice plate. __________________ //kevin - 05 Graphite Gray - Red Touring / LSS / Starshield / Stage 2 + more SOLD

06-19-2009, 12:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
111ltwt Too Much fun to be Legal! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Orange, Connecticut Posts: 207	Thanks SDD Also need to take a pic for Keith of my sweet, sweet plinth Lotus Sport decal "installed" the other night. You can see it in these pictures. Chuforia Grafix ...Thumbs up! (as usual) Last edited by 111ltwt : 06-19-2009 at 12:54 PM.

06-19-2009, 12:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
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SharkDiver Urge2submergE Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 112	Its always fun to see the two together, I ran into a tesla rep in the elise a while back, he even let me drive it! All here, lots of pics too.. An evening with Arizona's first Tesla + Pics __________________ '05 GG Elise, Touring Pack, HID, Stage II, Stealth Bulbs (ask Bane, they look great!!)

06-19-2009, 02:55 PM	#13 (permalink)
NOLA911 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 105 Images: 1	Why was this moved? there is a lotus in every picture.. Same as the pics next to other car thread? Just curious.

06-22-2009, 05:58 PM	#15 (permalink)
Timmah Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 745	Does the tesla remind anyone of the old school 914 or is it just me?

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AgentTripleX #101 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 3,100	Here are some of my Tesla meets Elise photos. __________________ http://www.facebook.com/SPRVXN www.twitter.com/autoVXNS http://sprvxn.tumblr.com/ "We always deceive ourselves twice about the people we love - first to their advantage, then to their disadvantage." Albert Camus "The refusal to choose is a form of choice; disbelief is a form of belief." Frank Barron

06-22-2009, 06:42 PM	#17 (permalink)
AgentTripleX #101 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 3,100	Some other shots of my favorite colors. Check out the trunk space. I was impressed. __________________ http://www.facebook.com/SPRVXN www.twitter.com/autoVXNS http://sprvxn.tumblr.com/ "We always deceive ourselves twice about the people we love - first to their advantage, then to their disadvantage." Albert Camus "The refusal to choose is a form of choice; disbelief is a form of belief." Frank Barron

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