Tesla Motors has announced the Tesla Roadster 2.5, the latest version of its revolutionary electric sports car. It debuted simultaneously with the opening of Tesla's two new stores in Copenhagen, Denmark, and Newport Beach, California.

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The Roadster 2.5 reflects Tesla's commitment to innovation and the company's close feedback loop with its customers.

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The new Roadster includes improvements in both design and technology, including a new front fascia, rear diffuser, improved seat comfort & internal finishes, sound dampening and a large touch screen navigation system.

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Deliveries of 27 Tesla Roadsters Completed to Date, Production and Delivery of Roadsters To Accelerate with Final Powertrain Solution

SAN CARLOS, Calif., Sep 09, 2008 -- Tesla Motors Inc. has selected BorgWarner Inc. for the production of a single-speed gearbox for the Tesla Roadster and is initiating a ramped-up production rate. So far, 27 customers have taken delivery of Roadsters.

2008 Tesla Roadster

Official testing achieves 245 miles range on EPA combined cycle

* Michael Marks, CEO of Tesla Motors, has established a production goal of 50 cars in the first quarter of 2008, followed by an additional 600 cars for the remainder of the year.

* Tesla has been engaging in intensive durability and validation testing of final prototype cars (known as “validation prototypes.”)

2008 Tesla Roadster

* This production schedule provides the opportunity to ensure that the all aspects of the production cars meet the level of quality and reliability that is expected when shipped to customers.