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Tesla Roadster

Tesla Roadster Electric Car

The Roadster is the first car from Tesla Motors. It is an all electric sports car with a sub 4 second 0-60 time and a 125mph top speed.

Performance Specifications

  • Acceleration: 0 to 60 mph in 3.9 seconds
  • Range: 244 miles EPA combined city/highway
  • Top Speed: 125 mph
  • Charging: As short as 3.5 hours for a complete cycle (partial cycles are faster)

Technical Specifications

  • Battery: Microprocessor-controlled lithium-ion battery pack with over 100,000 mi lifecycle
  • Motor: 248 hp (185kW) 3-phase electric with 14,000 rev limit and regenerative braking
  • Transmission: Single speed gearbox
  • Chassis: Bonded extruded aluminum monocoque chassis
  • Brakes: 4-wheel ventilated disc brakes with ABS
  • Body: Hand crafted carbon fiber
  • Torque: 380 Nm at 0 - 5,500 rpm

Dimensions

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

Standard Interior Features

  • Heated sport seats with inflatable lumbar support
  • Touch screen vehicle information display
  • Electric air conditioning and heater
  • Three-spoke leather-wrapped sport steering wheel
  • Cruise control
  • Power windows and door locks
  • Retractable cup holder

Standard Exterior Features

  • Black soft top
  • LED tail lights
  • Split five-spoke wheels: 16" front, 17" rear
  • Tire inflator/sealant
  • Battery heater for cold weather charging to -20° Celsius

Standard Safety and Security Features

  • Four-sensor, four-channel Anti-lock Braking System (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 head restraints
  • Vehicle theft-deterrent and immobilizer system
  • Security PIN for starting the vehicle
  • Valet mode to restrict speed, acceleration, and range
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Gary L Ware   Texas 

3:42am on Thursday, June 30th, 2011

Excellent description of car. Nice web page layout and easy to use.

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