Tesla Roadster, 2008

 

 Tesla Roadster, 2008

Tesla Roadster Specifications

•     * Style: 2-seat, open-top, rear-drive roadster
•     * Drivetrain: Electric motor with 2-speed electrically-actuated-manual-shift transmission with integral differential
•     * Motor: 3-phase, 4-pole electric motor, 248hp peak (185kW), redline 13,000 rpm, regenerative "engine braking"
•     * Chassis: Bonded extruded aluminum with 4-wheel wishbone suspension
•     * Brakes: 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS
•     * 0-60 mph acceleration: under 4 seconds
•     * Top Speed: 125 mph
•     * Range : ~220 miles (based on EPA combined city/highway cycle)
•     * Battery Life: Useful battery, 100,000 miles
•     * Energy Storage System: Custom microprocessor-controlled lithium-ion battery pack
•     * Full Charge: ~3.5h

Suspension

•     * Front: independent; upper and lower wishbone; co-axial coil spring/telescopic damper unit; anti-roll bar
•     * Rear: independent; upper and lower wishbone; co-axial coil spring/telescopic damper

Wheels

•     * Type: Forged Light alloy
•     * front: 5.5J x 16
•     * rear: 7.5J x 17

Tires

•     * Type: Yokohama Neova AD07 LTS
•     * front: 175/55 R16
•     * rear: 225/45 R17

Tesla Roadster Dimensions (in. / mm)

    * Overall length: 155.4 / 3946
    * Overall width - incl. mirrors: 73.7 / 1873
    * Overall height (at curb weight): 44.4 / 1127
    * Wheelbase: 92.6 / 2352
    * Track - front: 57.6 / 1464
    * Track - rear: 59.0 / 1499
    * Curb weight: ~2690 pounds
    * Leg Room (in./mm): 42.0 / 1067
    * Front Head Room (in./mm): 36.7 / 932
    * Front Shoulder Room (in./mm): 26.0 / 660

Tesla Roadster Standard Interior features

•     * Heated sport seats with inflatable lumbar support
•     * Three-spoke leather-wrapped sport steering wheel
•     * Smooth leather seats and trim in black, dark gray, light gray, or beige
•     * Blaupunkt stereo sound system with single-disc CD player, iPod interface, and MP3 playback
•     * Cruise Control
•     * Homelink universal transmitter to operate compatible garage, gate, and home lighting/home security systems
•     * Power windows and locks
•     * Air conditioning
•     * Single retractable cup holder

Tesla Roadster Standard Exterior Features

•     * Double-insulated black soft top
•     * Proprietary halogen low- and high-beam headlamp assemblies
•     * LED tail lights
•     * Forged uni-directional seven-spoke wheels in silver finish: 16" front, 17" rear
•     * Locking wheel lugs
•     * Tire Inflator/sealant
•     * Cold weather ESS heater for cold weather charging to -20 degrees Celsius
•     * Home-based charging system with integral safety features for 3.5 hour full re-charge

Tesla Roadster Standard Safety and Security Features

•     * Four-sensor, four-channel Anti-lock Braking Systems (ABS)
•     * Traction control
•     * Tire pressure monitoring system
•     * Front and rear crumple zones
•     * Driver and passenger front airbags
•     * Rigid occupant safety cell
•     * Side impact door beams
•     * Seatbelt pretensioners
•     * Integrated headrests
•     * Vehicle theft-deterrent and engine immobilizer system
•     * PIN for security in operating the vehicle
•     * Valet mode to restrict speed, acceleration, and distance

Tesla Roadster Factory-installed options and accessories

•     * Premium leather seats available in nine colors with embroidered Tesla Motors logo
•     * Microfiber, non-leather seats in black
•     * Bluetooth cellular phone integration
•     * Satellite radio with 170 channels of digital sound
•     * Seven-speaker premium sound system tuned for Tesla Roadster cockpit
•     * Touch-screen navigation system with voice guidance
•     * Matching body-colored carbon fiber hardtop with full headliner
•     * Metallic and premium paint
•     * Tesla Motors custom floor mats
•     * Mobile charging system