Thursday, April 24, 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

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