First Mercedes-Benz is offering a choice of three variants of the lightweight Vario-roof-construction for the new SLK: only a few seconds this feature turned into a convertible coupe with a roof "fixed" at the touch of a button - and vice versa: The standard version is a car painted roof.
Options available is a panorama glass roof with Vario-dark. The third option is a world debut - the picture with the vario-roof MAGIC SKY CONTROL. This glass roof light switches or a button in the dark. In the light that is virtually transparent, providing an outdoor experience, even in cold weather. In this state its dark roof provides welcome shade and prevent the interior from heating up from the sun's rays. Other words: a relaxed atmosphere at the touch of a button.
First Mercedes-Benz is offering a choice of three variants of the lightweight Vario-roof-construction for the new SLK: only a few seconds this feature turned into a convertible coupe with a roof "fixed" at the touch of a button - and vice versa: The standard version is a car painted roof.
Options available is a panorama glass roof with Vario-dark. The third option is a world debut - the picture with the vario-roof MAGIC SKY CONTROL. This glass roof light switches or a button in the dark. In the light that is virtually transparent, providing an outdoor experience, even in cold weather. In this state its dark roof provides welcome shade and prevent the interior from heating up from the sun's rays. Other words: a relaxed atmosphere at the touch of a button.
The car was officially unveiled to the public on July 19, 2006, in Santa Monica, California, at a 350-person invitation-only event held in Barker Hangar at Santa Monica Airport.
The San Francisco International Auto Show, held on November 18–26, 2006, was the Tesla Roadster's first auto show. Tesla Roadsters have been featured in numerous subsequent auto shows, including international shows in Los Angeles, Detroit and Frankfurt.
Tesla Roadster
Tesla Roadster
Tesla Roadster
Tesla Roadster
Tesla Roadster The first Tesla Roadster was delivered in February 2008 to Tesla co-founder, chairman and product architect Elon Musk. The company produced 500 similar vehicles through June 2009. In July 2009, Tesla began production of its 2010 model-year Roadster—the first major product upgrade since Tesla began production in 2008.
Simultaneously, Tesla began producing the Roadster Sport, the first derivative of Tesla’s proprietary, patented powertrain. The car accelerates from 0-60 mph in 3.7 seconds, compared to 3.9 seconds for the standard Roadster. Changes for the 2010 model-year cars include
First Mercedes-Benz is offering a choice of three variants of the lightweight Vario-roof-construction for the new SLK: only a few seconds this feature turned into a convertible coupe with a roof "fixed" at the touch of a button - and vice versa: The standard version is a car painted roof. 
