If there’s one thing upstart automaker Tesla has made clear, it’s that electric cars don’t have to be slow or goofy. The automaker reported today its Roadster model achieved a 12.7 second time down the quarter mile. At a terminal velocity of 105 miles per hour, the Roadster holds its own against performance-oriented gasoline-powered sports cars.
The Roadster model used was equipped with the “version 1.5″ transmission, which features a single-speed gear ratio, rather than the two-speed gearbox used in the original drivetrain.
The driver’s reaction time was 0.764, and the 60-foot sprint took just 2.058 seconds. 330 feet were history in 5.384 seconds, while 660 feet were covered in just 8.170 seconds.
