Tesla Roadster at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show photo 139

Tesla Roadster

 

Specifications

 

Performance

• 0-60 in less than 4 seconds.

• 125 mph top speed.

• Redline at 13,000 rpm.

• 245 mile range

• Full charge in as short as 3 1/2 hours.

• Zero emissions.

 

Motor

• 3-phase, 4-pole electric motor, 248hp peak (185kW), redline 13,000 rpm, regenerative "engine braking".

• 100% electric motor.

• No camshafts.

• No engine block.

• No turbocharger.

• No supercharger.

• No lubrication system.

• No radiator.

 

Energy Storage System

• Custom microprocessor-controlled lithium-ion battery pack.

 

Drivetrain

• Electric motor with integral differential.

 

Transmission

• 2-speed electrically-actuated-manual-shift transmission.

 

Wheels and Tires

• Forged Light alloy wheels (front 5.5J x 16, rear 7.5J x 17).

•Yokohama Neova AD07 LTS.

 

Brakes

• 4-wheel disc brakes with Antilock Braking System (ABS).

•Cross-drilled 300 mm front and 310 mm rear discs with curved vane ventilation.

• AP Racing Two piston Aluminum fixed front calipers.

• Brembo Single piston sliding rear calipers.

• Vacuum pump driven Servo assisted with 4 wheel ABS system.

 

Suspension

• 4-wheel wishbone suspension.

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

• Rear Suspension: independent; upper and lower wishbone; co-axial coil spring/telescopic damper.

 

Body/Chassis

• Bonded extruded aluminum.

• Carbon fiber body.

 

Exhaust

• None. Zero emissions.

 

Standard Features

 

Exterior

• 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.

 

Audio/Navigation/Performance Monitor

• 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.

 

Safety/Security

• 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.

 

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.

• XM 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.

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