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Last Updated: 29 Nov 2018

Tesla Roadster

The original Tesla Roadster was undeniably a quick car, but the second-generation promises even more. When it goes on sale in 2020, Tesla promises some incredible figures – 0-62mph in 1.9 seconds, 0-100mph in 4.2 seconds and a top speed of 250mph. Not that you’ll come close to the claimed 620-mile range if you go that fast!

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