Tesla Roadster (2008)

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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Smart fortwo cabrio (2007)

The new smart fortwo - even more smart fortwo

To get straight to the point: the new smart fortwo can do everything that the current model can do - but even better. This means that the new smart fortwo is even more comfortable, even more agile, even safer and even more ecological than its predecessor.

The changed running gear and the slightly larger body make the smart fortwo even more comfortable. The active and passive safety have been further improved. The new drive engineering provides for even more agility and driving fun and also makes the new smart fortwo even more ecological.

The design has been skilfully further developed and gives the new smart fortwo a fresh, more masculine appearance. And yet it retains its unmistakable character: you can always tell a smart fortwo at first sight - by its striking tridion safety cell that is also one of the main safety features, and by the innovative plastic bodypanels that are extremely practical into the bargain.

Engines: powerful, clean, economical

The smart fortwo will be launched in April 2007 with reengineered uprated petrol engines. The three cylinder engine has capacity of one litre and delivers 45 kW, 52 kW or 62 kW (61 bhp, 71 bhp or 84 bhp). The engine power of the smart fortwo cdi has increased by ten percent and now stands at 33 kW (45 bhp).

All engines are linked to an automated manual five-speed transmission from Getrag that has also been reengineered. The petrol versions now have a maximum speed of 145 km/h - 10 km/h more than the predecessor model.

Still smart - inside and out

The dimensions have increased as against the first generation. The 19.5 centimetre increase in length benefits pedestrians, rear impact protection and especially ride comfort.

The luggage compartment can hold 220 litres - 70 litres more than before - and when loaded to the roof there is space for up to 340 litres (a further 80 litres). The new smart fortwo also features the familiar twin-section tailgate. The lower section can be used as a little platform and facilitates loading and unloading.

Like the exterior, it goes without saying that the interior of the smart fortwo remains truly smart. Typical smart characteristics include the external-mounted air vents and additional dials, the large, fabric-covered areas on doors and instrument panel, the safety seats with integral seat belts and last but not least the ignition lock behind the shift lever.

The observer immediately notices that the instrument panel is no longer curved in an S-shape towards the passenger side but is now straight. This is partly to comply with US crash regulations. Nevertheless - and perhaps because of this - the new smart fortwo offers a unique feeling of spaciousness.

Safety at the highest level

The high level of passive safety has been further improved. Internal crash tests have shown that the smart fortwo will be at the level of four EuroNCAP stars.

And that's not all: as the new smart fortwo will be sold in the USA from 2008 it also complies with the strict American crash regulations.

Likewise, new regulations concerning pedestrian protection have been implemented in the front section. Furthermore, new head/thorax side airbags offering extensive protection in the event of a side crash are available as an option.

Exceedingly low consumption

The outstanding economy of the smart fortwo is underlined by further optimisations. Despite the greater engine power, the petrol versions consume less than five litres of fuel over 100 km.

The smart fortwo with a starter generator that will be available from the end of 2007 and will be based on the 52 kW petrol version, promises further savings of up to 13 percent in city traffic.

This has particular advantages when driving in urban areas and frequent stop-and-go traffic: the three-cylinder engine automatically switches off when the car stops at traffic lights, for example. It starts again as soon as the driver presses the accelerator pedal.

The new smart fortwo cdi consumes even less fuel. The diesel engine in the predecessor model already had the lowest consumption of its class and the new smart fortwo also achieves "three litre" status (corresponds to consumption of less than 3.5 litres/100 km under standard conditions) with emissions of just 90 grams of carbon dioxide per kilometre.

Alternative drives are also possible and the new smart fortwo has been designed to allow for quick implementation of natural gas or electric drive concepts - as soon as there is a demand for these new drive systems and they become economically viable.

smart fortwo cabrio with an electric soft top

The smart fortwo cabrio's electric soft top is a further example of the enhanced comfort. It is now fully automatic and can be infinitely adjusted to any position. This means that the rear part, too, can be opened to the final position and closed again at the touch of a button.

Unique: the smart fortwo doesn't have to be stationary for this - the soft top can be opened and closed at any driving speed. Furthermore, the roof bars can be removed and stowed in a special compartment in the tailgate. The soft top offers further added comfort and safety with the heated rear window made of glass.

Equipment variants pure, pulse and passion, BRABUS variant

The equipment lines continue to go by the names of pure, pulse and passion. Whereas the basic pure version has a plastic roof, the pulse and passion feature a transparent, high-strength panoramic roof made of polycarbonate. Fans of the BRABUS variant also have something to look forward to: the introduction of an uprated BRABUS variant is planned for autumn 2007.

Extensive range of standard equipment and options

The most important standard features include the tridion safety cell, front airbags, seat belts with belt tensioners and belt-force limiters and safety seats with integral seat belts. Further features that are unique in the standard spec of vehicles in this class include esp, abs and an integrated brake assist.

Further excerpts from the long list of standard equipment: H7 headlights featuring projection technology, central locking with radio remote control, folding driver and passenger seat backrests that can be adjusted with a notch lever, an exterior temperature indicator, comfort windscreen wipers with speed-sensitive interval wiping and indicators with lanechanger function.

The smart fortwo can be individualised and tailored to customer requirements with a wide range of extras. These include head/thorax side airbags, air conditioning (standard for passion), electric power steering, heated seats, alloy wheels (standard for pulse and passion), leather seats, Isofix child seat fastener, a high quality audio system with a CD changer for 6 CDs and a sound system featuring a subwoofer and an MP3 interface.

Furthermore, a portable navigation system that can be integrated in the car is available. Voice instructions are given via the loudspeakers of the stereo system. Further options that are often only found in high-end cars include a light and rain sensor and electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors.

Hambach: exemplary modular production and protection of the environment

The smart fortwo is produced in the French town of Hambach. System partners on site deliver pre-assembled modules straight to the production line. The production process has been optimised and the production time reduced from 9.5 hours to 8 hours. The whole final assembly, which only took 4.5 hours for the predecessor model, now takes just 3.5 hours.

Great importance is given to protection of the environment in Hambach. Only water-soluble, solvent-free base coats are used for the smart fortwo's plastic bodypanels.

The tridion safety cell is powder coated and no solvents are needed here, either. The solid colour bodypanels in the colours black, white and yellow are fully recyclable.

Same price level as the previous model

The basic price for the new smart fortwo will stay at the level of the predecessor model. The diesel variant, too, will remain an inexpensive "three litre" car that will continue the great success of its predecessor. Likewise, the new smart fortwo cabrio will continue to be by far the cheapest production cabriolet available worldwide.

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