Tesla Roadster crash test video

Tesla Motors, a manufacturer of high-performance electric cars, has received the Gold Award by the Industrial Designers Society of America and Business Week Magazine for International Design Excellence. With more than 3,300 members and 28 chapters IDSA is the voice of the industrial design profession, advancing the quality and positive impact of design.
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ceric - 10/15/2007 4:41:08 PM

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Tesla will not be a reliable vehicle. It is what it is, a rich man's toy.

chewy - 10/15/2007 10:10:54 PM

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Doesn't look like the standard test. Weird angles and all in the video.

RustHurricane - 10/15/2007 11:09:13 PM

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Was never remotely impressed with this car. It is basically a very fat elise (700lbs heavier) that cost twice as much.

I guess if you are Leonardo DiCaprio and want something faster than the prius. This could be it.

deepwater - 10/16/2007 2:21:04 AM

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It was too low speed and full contact with wall. What's about 40 mph and 40% offset? Side impact at right angle? Pole test? Roll over test?