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In the space of a decade or so, Tesla Motors has expanded its offerings to offer nearly everyone an EV to suit their needs. The posher Model S and X cater to the upper echelons while the Model 3 and Y bring the company's tech and innovation within reach of millions more. But let's not forget that the brand started with a sportscar. Based on the Lotus Elise, the Roadster was Tesla's first production car.

Since then, Elon Musk's carmaker has promised a reimagined version. But like the Cybertruck, it doesn't seem to be arriving anytime soon. While we wait for the upcoming Roadster, already quite a looker, one artist has imagined what a Roadster in true hypercar fashion would look like.

Designed by 26-year-old concept artist Khyzyl Saleem, the Tesla hypercar is one striking design. Up front, it wears the brand's corporate face, borrowing the headlights from the aforementioned Roadster. A ground-hugging front spoiler gives the hypercar some serious presence. The sculpted hood flows into a sleek roofline that culminates in a short tail.

If something like this were ever to come from Tesla, it would obviously be battery-powered, but the overall silhouette mimics contemporary mid-engined supercar designs. Positioned just in front of the rear wheels, large side vents would, presumably, be utilized to cool the radiators to prevent overheating.

The rear of the Tesla hypercar render is probably the most dramatic aspect of the overall design. Sitting low and wide, it has an aggressive stance, with the thick tires bulging out of the rear wheel arches. The rear bumper features an angular design while, in the middle, a pair of fang-like design elements give the would-be hypercar a menacing demeanor.

While Tesla's current range is impressive, we would love to see this hypercar join the brand's offerings as a halo car of sorts. That just leaves one gap in the range - a brace of gorgeous wagons for those classy customers who don't want an SUV. Thankfully, someone has already rendered a Model 3 wagon and it's nearly as breathtaking as the white-painted creation you see above.

Hopefully, the South African-born billionaire has seen these renders and is paying attention. Judging by the positive reception both have received, they would make the brand even more popular worldwide - and give it a fighter to battle electric rivals such as the Rimac Nevera and future battery-powered Lamborghini products.