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Tesla unveils new 'Roadster,' costs $200K

Tesla unveils new 'Roadster,' costs $200K
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(TESLA/CNN) - Tesla's new Roadster has some impressive numbers.

The Roadster can accelerate to 60 mph in under two seconds, making it the quickest production car ever made.

It can also run a quarter mile in 8.8 seconds - faster than a Dodge Challenger Demon.

Prices for the Roadster will start at $200,000 with a required deposit of $50,000.

A limited-edition Founders series of the car will cost $250,000 and must be paid for up-front and in full.

Tesla founder and CEO Elon Musk introduced the roadster, calling it "the fastest production car ever made - period."

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