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[Phoster]

Went to go find some info on this Renovo... Their site couldn't handle the D

There is a thread here on the Renovo Coupe if you are curious. Unfortunately Renovo Motors is about to become a footnote in EV history. Perhaps Musk, Jurvetson, and Straubel could buy a few Coupes as a goodwill gesture to keep a local cottage industry afloat.

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Saleen? what about Renovo Motors who were marketing their EV to be the worlds fastest electric vehicle by coming out with their EV next year that did 0-60 in 3.4s , 100 mile max range, top speed 120mph, and cost $529k. Some were even calling it "tesla on steriods". I guess they need to change all their marketing materials now, lol.

Perhaps Renovo can simply change their marketing materials to "the worlds fastest 2-door electric vehicle." Of course they may want to go ahead and add the words "in production" just in case Tesla offers Roadster owners an upgraded motor/inverter with the 400 mile battery pack whenever it finally appears.

 

[Krugerrand]

There is a thread here on the Renovo Coupe if you are curious. Unfortunately Renovo Motors is about to become a footnote in EV history. Perhaps Musk, Jurvetson, and Straubel could buy a few Coupes as a goodwill gesture to keep a local cottage industry afloat.

Perhaps Renovo can simply change their marketing materials to "the worlds fastest 2-door electric vehicle." Of course they may want to go ahead and add the words "in production" just in case Tesla offers Roadster owners an upgraded motor/inverter with the 400 mile battery pack whenever it finally appears.

Or, those at Renovo could send in their resumes to Tesla.

 

[JIT]

"ST 691" hits sub three seconds 0-60...

....2,8-2,9 in my calculations since Motortrend got 3,1 on their own clocks....

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Saleen Expands Electric Performance Vehicle Lineup
Saleen delivers the 1st Saleen Tesla model, and provides additional drivetrain options.
Saleen Automotive Inc. (OTCQB: SLNN) Corona, CA – (November 20, 2014) - SaleenAutomotive has begun deliveries of the Model S based Saleen FOURSIXTEEN, which comesonly a short time after the successful new product launch in Pebble Beach, CA. This placesSaleen Automotive Inc in an advantageous position in the rapidly growing electric performancecar segment as the Saleen Tesla (ST) hits the streets.
“Keeping with our core competencies, we’ve accomplished concept-to-production in a shorttime,” noted Steve Saleen, CEO of Saleen Automotive. “Moving quickly in the automotiveindustry is paramount to maintaining (and gaining) marketshare, especially in such anadvanced segment as the electric car market.”
2015 ST Models on the Horizon
In addition to production on the current 2014 P85+ based sedan, Saleen is also taking orderson the 2015 model lineup. The updated 2015 drivetrain will present an additional opportunityfor Saleen to increase cooling performance, aerodynamics and acceleration on the base 60 and85, and P85D Model S chassis.
Advancements in the Model S base chassis drivetrain provide the 2015 ST models withadditional ordering options: A single motor 380HP motor configuration and a dual motor691HP motor configuration. As with the 2014 Saleen Tesla, both models will offer all availabledriveline options and Saleen specific technology such as the motor cooling systems anddriveline enhancements.
With a starting MSRP of $124,500 after federal tax credits, the newly updated vehicle andconfigurations on the 2015 all-electric Saleen model will receive updated badging as well; TheSaleen ST.
ST | 380
The 380HP base model will receive a myriad of additional upgrades including aerodynamics,aesthetics, braking, and Saleen specific suspension components as standard equipment. Newfor this model year is the 2+2 Saleen performance seating which is now standard on all STmodels. Optional equipment will continue and include the Saleen specific 11.39:1 final gearratio and Saleen carbon ceramic brakes.
ST | 691
This model is the ultimate in all-electric performance and provides a unique track capablethrottle response, acceleration, and torque management efficiency worthy of any world-classSupercar. When configured with the Saleen specific features and optional drive ratios, the691HP all-wheel drive dual motor configuration is expected to accelerate at a seat planting 0-60MPH in under 3 seconds.
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[NigelM]

his model is the ultimate in all-electric performance and provides a unique track capable throttle response, acceleration, and torque management efficiency worthy of any world-classSupercar.

Throttle?

 

[yearofthedragon]

Slnn

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[Doug_G]

Saleen on the verge of bankruptcy? | Autonet.ca

This wouldn't be the first time we've heard about Saleen's financial woes, but with the latest quarterly earnings out – it's possible that Saleen Automotive could be close to filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

 

[MartinAustin]

Saleen on the verge of bankruptcy? | Autonet.ca

Saleen revealed the 416 in mid-August. Tesla revealed their car less than two months later, with AWD and seriously faster 0-60 time, even before there were any concrete reviews of the Saleen car. I'm sure this caused a major headache for Saleen. They spent a lot of money developing the 416 and would need to recoup it quickly, and it's fair to say that Tesla made fools out of them. Saleen probably saw some orders cancelled... which would not do their cashflow projections any good at all.

 

[Red Sage]

I don't know if this was ever released for real, but if you like the retro styling of the Renovo Coupe, it's worth taking a look at the Lightning GT:

Both the ecotricity nemesis and the Detroit Electric SP:01 look to be based upon Lotus products. Why does that seem so familiar...?

 

[MsElectric]

Having Saleen paste their trinkets, decorations, and silly doodads all over a P85D is a great way to obliterate the resale value of the car.

I believe if Tesla could have improved the performance they would have.