X1 vs. Tzero vs. Tesla vs. Venturi
This comparison is between 4 electric cars. The first is the Wrightspeed X1, based off the Atom, this car will sadly never be put into production. Second is the AC Propulsion's tzero. Several parts of this vehicled made it into both the Wrightspeed and the Tesla Roadster. Third is the Tesla Roadster. This car is the most readily available to the public due to its realitivly low cost, and its larger production. Last but not least we have the Venturi Fétish. This car is on the Forbes 10 most expensive cars of 2006, coming just behind the CCR. Well, which is best? Wrightspeed X1 Power = 236 hp Torque = 182 ft lbs @ 0-6000 rpm, (13,300 rev limit) Weight = 1,536 lbs 0-60 = 3.07 0-100 = 6.87 ¼ = 11.5 sec Top speed = 112 mph (electrically limited) Range = Over 100 miles Recharge time = N/A Price = N/A Number produced = 0 (Sadly) AC Propulsion's tzero (2003) Power = 220 hp (200 reliably produced) Torque = 0-13,000 Weight = 1,587 lbs 0-60 = 3.7 seconds 0-100 = N/A ¼ = 13.24 (2292 lbs version) Top speed = 140 mph Range = 300 miles Recharge time = 1 hour 0-95% Price = $220,000 Number produced = 3 Tesla Roadster Power = 248 hp (3 phase, 4-pole electric motor) Torque = N/A Weight = 2,500 lbs 0-60 = about 4 seconds 0-100 = N/A ¼ mile = N/A Top speed = 130 mph Range = 250 miles Recharge time = 3.5 hours Price = $92,000 (base price) Number produced = Currently in production (Get Yours Now) Venturi Fétish Power = 330 hp (approximately) Torque = 220 Nm. constant 0-14,000 RPM Weight = 2,245 pounds 0-60 = 4.5 seconds 0-100 = N/A ¼ mile = N/A Top speed = 105 mph (115 reported but not confirmed) Range = 200 miles Recharge time = 3.5 hours (80amps), 16.5 hours (16 amp) Price = $600,000 (460,000 seen, as well as 660,000) Number Produced = 25