Even though Tesla hasn't shared much about its
upcoming second-generation Roadster model, company boss Elon Musk has already
sent out one or two hints.
Musk admitted that an interesting
target would be to have the new Roadster hit 96 km/h in under 2
seconds. He also added that such an achievement would only count if the car
could do it with street legal tires.
In order to get off the line that quickly, the
Roadster might also need to be rather small, or at least compact in size, which
this rendering from designer Vinicius Buch certainly is. This study looks a lot
less like something that Tesla might actually build, and more like something
that should have been in Back to the Future part 2.
In terms of discernible features, we count the LED
daytime running lights, the aggressive front fascia, massive wheels, rear-built
charging port, small (and removable) windshield, generous frunk and clean
dashboard design.
Of course concepts lacking windshields isn't a new
trend. In fact, this car reminds us of something like the Pininfarina Sergio
Roadster concept car, unveiled in Geneva in 2013. So while the real next-gen
Tesla Roadster will definitely be more practical, driving this quirky little
thing would probably put a smile on anyone's face.
