Monday, November 15, 2010

Tesla Roadster, 2008

Tesla Roadster, 2008
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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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