Ok, so maybe its not fair (or appropriate) to compare an electric $50k 4-door sports sedan with a $200k 4-door super car…but hey, that’s what the Interwebs are for, right? The Tesla Model S (above) is expected to achieve 0-60mph in 5.5-6 seconds,1 while the Aston Martin Rapide (below) will supposedly reach the same milestone in slightly less than 5 seconds.2 Hmm, save $150k, never pay for gas, and carry the same number of people, or…
If only I had this problem…
The similarity is uncanny. Perhaps the Tesla is based on the Aston? The first few Roadsters used the Elise chassis and continue to bear a striking resemblance.
[...] The stunning Tesla Model S is one of the most beautiful cars I’ve ever seen. I tend to like front-engined coupes (like the Aston Martin), and this sedan has all the sexiness of one. (How much like an Aston Martin? Compare the Model S to their new sedan, the Rapide, here.) [...]