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by b0b10101 3137 days ago
Roadster:

  b: an automobile with an open body that seats two and has a folding fabric top and often a luggage compartment or rumble seat in the rear
This seats four and thus isn't a roadster...

Also why no RWD version? I feel like they are way more fun to drive. Not like I can afford one anyway let alone buy it.
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blunte 3137 days ago
You wouldn't hit those numbers without some front wheel help. And you would miss out on some of the directional stability and control without the ability to apply forces from that end of the car too.
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b0b10101 3137 days ago
Do you really need those numbers though? Why not cut down the power a little and make a more fun car to drive? The P1 is RWD and people love driving it.

At the end of the day, a roadster of that price is at minimum a second car and more than likely just an expensive toy. Make it fun.

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blunte 3137 days ago
I'm not arguing for or against RWD. But since this project appears to be a bit of a Tesla show-off (which is fine!), I don't think they're concerned with anything less than the ultimate numbers.

If it were about fun, they would have produced something about like a Miata :).

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King-Aaron 3137 days ago
> Also why no RWD version?

Two words: Snap Oversteer

The thing would have so much power and torque - with the drivetrain weight over the rear wheels - that a RWD variant would probably be scary.

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