2010 Tesla Roadster

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Exterior - What the Auto Press Says

Critics admire the Roadster's simple, yet eye-catching, exterior design. Though it features a standard removable soft top, a carbon fiber hardtop is optional.

• "It's stunning. The crisp lines across the carbon fiber body give it a futuristic look. The word 'Tesla' written across the back bespeaks the car's modern language. The two sharp vents cut across the hood, and big air intake and oval eyes give the roadster a high-end feel. There's a minimalist approach to the car's body that combines form and function into fine art." -- Detroit News
• "The Tesla's totally original body panels (made in France) help the car look not as tiny as the Elise, as your eyes easily follow the sweeping, stretched out body lines." -- Automobile Magazine
• "My favorite angle of the Tesla Roadster is its profile because it reminds me of the new Ferrari California with inklings of Ford GT and even some slight Porsche lines." -- Cars.com
• "The targa top is a roll-up canvas hankie that holds back wind noise about as well as a beach towel." -- Car and Driver