Thursday, November 13, 2008

Tesla Roadster Tunes in to BRABUS: First Modified Electric Car

BRABUS Tesla Roadster ESSEN MotorshoThe first modified electric car comes from BRABUS - or at least that's what the German firm that specialized until now on Mercedes-Benz and Smart models, supports in its press release. For its first take on an all-electric vehicle, BRABUS limited modifications to the Tesla Roaster's interior/exterior styling and wheel/tire options.

BRABUS Tesla Roadster ESSEN MotorshoHowever, the Germans did develop the so-called 'space sound generator' system with which the occupants of the Tesla Roadsters can choose from several simulated engine sounds including that of a V8 engine, a racecar engine and two futuristic soundscapes named 'Beam' and 'Warp' - make a bet that someone will find a geeky hack? BRABUS claims that the volume of the sound depends on the momentary power output of the electric motor.

For the Roadster's appearance, the German tuning firm offers a new 'matte white' paintjob combined with a mild bodykit that includes a carbon-fiber front lip, daytime running lights integrated into the front grille and carbon-fiber air inlets. In the rear there's a rear wing and a rear diffuser, both made from carbon fiber while the round taillights are accentuated by matte-white applications.

The exterior package is complemented by the new BRABUS Monoblock S light-alloy wheels in size 7Jx18'' in front and 8.5Jx19'' in back wrapped around Pirelli P-Zero high-performance tires in size 215/35 ZR 18 in front and in size 255/30 ZR 19 on the rear axle. According to Brabus, the tires were developed to deliver minimum rolling resistance.

Inside the cabin modifications include new scuff plates, two-tone color sports seats in perforated lightweight leather and Alcantara. The cockpit also features white seams while the vehicle floor is upholstered with lightweight leather.

The BRABUS-prepped Tesla Roadster will make its world debut at the ESSEN motorshow in Germany on the 29th of November.


BRABUS Tesla Roadster ESSEN Motorsho
BRABUS Tesla Roadster ESSEN Motorsho
BRABUS Tesla Roadster ESSEN Motorsho
BRABUS Tesla Roadster ESSEN Motorsho
BRABUS Tesla Roadster ESSEN Motorsho
BRABUS Tesla Roadster ESSEN Motorsho
BRABUS Tesla Roadster ESSEN Motorsho
BRABUS Tesla Roadster ESSEN Motorsho
BRABUS Tesla Roadster ESSEN Motorsho
BRABUS Tesla Roadster ESSEN Motorsho
BRABUS Tesla Roadster ESSEN Motorsho
BRABUS Tesla Roadster ESSEN Motorsho
BRABUS Tesla Roadster ESSEN Motorsho
BRABUS Tesla Roadster ESSEN Motorsho
BRABUS Tesla Roadster ESSEN Motorsho
BRABUS Tesla Roadster ESSEN Motorsho
BRABUS Tesla Roadster ESSEN Motorsho
BRABUS Tesla Roadster ESSEN Motorsho
BRABUS Tesla Roadster ESSEN Motorsho
BRABUS Tesla Roadster ESSEN Motorsho
BRABUS Tesla Roadster ESSEN Motorsho
BRABUS Tesla Roadster ESSEN Motorsho
BRABUS Tesla Roadster ESSEN Motorsho
BRABUS Tesla Roadster ESSEN Motorsho
BRABUS Tesla Roadster ESSEN Motorsho
BRABUS Tesla Roadster ESSEN Motorsho
BRABUS Tesla Roadster ESSEN Motorsho
BRABUS Tesla Roadster ESSEN Motorsho

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