Tesla's Roadster Is Sex on Wheels

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Although based on the Lotus Elise, the two cars share fewer than 7 percent of their parts, and most of those are in the dashboard. Everything else was redesigned to accommodate the electric drivetrain. As sexy as the car is in pictures, it's even better in person. Like all proper sports cars, it looks best in red.Photo: Jim Merithew/Wired.com

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