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Old 07-28-2008, 07:50 PM   #1
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Motor Authority » Damon Hill to race Tesla Roadster in London
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Old 07-28-2008, 08:57 PM   #2
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I hope they unlock the gearbox for "racing". They said the 1.0 tranny would last about 4000 miles so just put in a new one and let him tear it up for 33 miles.
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It looks like this is more of a rally/treasure hunt than a race, so the 1 gear set up will be fine.

Does anyone know the route, I can't see it on any web site so far? I want to plan my time off work and viewing point

I can't help but think with London traffic, the Vectrix might win this!
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I can't help but think with London traffic, the Vectrix might win this!
Depends on the time of day, but you could well be right

YouTube - Top gear - Race across London part 3/3
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So I went down there yesterday. Very interesting couple of hours. Lots of EVs and FCVs in action.



Greenfleet "Arrive 'n' Drive", London 2008 - a set on Flickr


Not sure if you can see this video outside of the UK, but worth a try...

BBC NEWS | England | 'Green' cars tested


Quote from Damon Hill, 1996 F1 Champion and a man used to a bit of quick acceleration, as he puts his foot down: "That's outrageous!"


By the way, I had to laugh about this.

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Quote from Damon Hill, 1996 F1 Champion and a man used to a bit of quick acceleration, as he puts his foot down: "That's astonishing!"
I think he said "outrageous" actually
(And yes the vid works from the USA)

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I think he said "outrageous" actually
(And yes the vid works from the USA)

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Yes he does - you're quite correct. I don't know how that changed from my brain to my typing fingers! Now corrected

By the way, I was told the car is fitted with DT 1.5. I asked what it was like to drive and the answer was just
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... I was told the car is fitted with DT 1.5....

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Damon Hill takes the electric Tesla Roadster for a spin - mirror.co.uk

I hope that last line is a hint
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So, maybe we'll get to see the Hamster in a Tesla after all...
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