3.8
Design
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Tesla Roadster2.5 Base
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Main Specifications
| Years of Production | 2010 - 2012 | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of Manufacture | USA (Tesla) | |
| Accel. 0-60 mph | 3.7 s | 54 out of 664 |
| Range | 244 miles | 411 out of 664 |
| Battery | 53 kWh | 464 out of 664 |
| New from | $ 128,500 |
|---|---|
| Used from | $ N/A |
| Accel. 0-60 mph | 3.7 s |
|---|---|
| Battery pack capacity | 53 kWh |
| Range | 244 miles |
| Body | Roadster |
| Charge Port | Type1 Not announced |
Specs of Tesla Roadster 2.5 Base
Battery and Charging
- Range EPA
- 244 miles (393 km)
- Range WLTP
- N/A
- Battery pack capacity
- 53 kWh
- Max charging power (AC)
- 16.8 kW
- Max charging power (DC)
- N/A
- Avg. charging speed (DC)
- ~0 mph
Powertrain
- Accel. 0-60 mph
- 3.7 s
- Top speed
- 125 mph (201 km/h)
- Engine power
- 288 hp (215 kW)
- Engine torque
- 273 lb-ft (370 Nm)
- Efficiency
- 22 kWh/100 miles
- Drive type
- RWD
- Motor type
- AC-induction
Body and Chassis
- Number of seats
- 2
- Dimensions (LxWxH)
- 155.3 x 73.7 x 44.4 in
- Wheelbase
- 92.6 in
- Curb weight
- 2727 lb
- Cargo volume
- N/A
- Towing capacity
- N/A
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About Tesla Roadster
The Tesla Roadster provides 100 percent of its available torque all of the time, from 0 to 14,000 rpm, allowing it to accelerate from standstill to 62mph (100km/h) at break-neck speed. In addition it can travel up to 244 miles (400km) on one charge, maxes out at 125mph (200km/h), and doesn’t require a single drop of gas.
Still, the Roadster isn’t perfect. Like the Lotus Elise, with which it shares some components, the Roadster’s interior cabin lacks comfort, luxury, convenience and cargo room. However, most drivers won’t mind. «We can easily deal with any of the Roadster Sport’s minor faults because this car is so blessed fun to drive,» writes Autoblog. «This isn’t some concept vehicle made out of unobtanium. It’s available today (well, there’s a three month backlog in Roadster orders), and it certainly won our hearts again just as it did the first time we drove it.»
Tesla announced an optional upgrade to current Roadsters, the Roadster 3.0 in December 2014.
It will have a new battery pack from LG Chem, with capacity increased by 50% to 80 kWh.
Another improvement is a new aero kit designed to reduce drag, and new tires with lower rolling resistance.
Awards & Achievements
- Time: Best Inventions 2006 ? Transportation Invention
- Forbes: Best Cars 2006, New car that best lived up to the Hype
- Popular Mechanics: Breakthrough Awards 2006
- INDEX: Award 2007
- BusinessWeek: Best Product Design of 2007, Ecodesign
- CarDomain: People's Choice: Most Exciting 2007 Car Launch
- Time: Best Inventions 2008 ? Transportation Invention
- 2009 Best Green Exotic, duPont REGISTRY
- Global Green USA: 2010 Product/Industrial Design
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