Tesla Roadster I 53 kWh (292 Hp)
Tesla Roadster:
The first generation Tesla Roadster is a battery electric sports car based on the Lotus Elise chassis, and was produced by Tesla Motors from 2008 to 2012. The Roadster was the first highway legal, serial production, all-electric car to use lithium-ion battery cells, and the first production all-electric car with a range of more than 200 miles per charge.
Tesla sold about 2,450 Roadsters in over 30 countries, and most of the last Roadsters were sold in Europe and Asia during the fourth quarter of 2012. Tesla produced right-hand-drive Roadsters from early 2010. The Roadster qualified for government incentives in several nations....(Read more on Wikipedia)
I Overview:
Tesla Roadster (I). Weighing only 1235 kg, it’s quite light. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. Acceleration is excellent (0–100 km/h in 3.9 s). The top speed reaches 201 km/h. A two-seater convertible designed for open-top driving pleasure. Seating for 2 makes it ideal for daily use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Sporty acceleration: 0-100 km/h in 3.9 sec.
- • Rear-wheel drive layout for enhanced handling and balance.
- • Ventilated disc brakes for reliable cooling and stopping power.
Cons:
- • Previous generation model; may lack the latest driver-assist technologies.
Specifications:
| General: |
| Brand: | Tesla |
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| Model: | Roadster |
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| Generation: | I |
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| Modification (Engine): | 53 kWh (292 Hp) |
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| Start of production: | 2008 |
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| End of production: | 2012 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | BEV (Electric Vehicle) |
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| Body type: | Roadster |
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| Seats: | 2 |
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| Doors: | 2 |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Electricity |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 3.9 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 3.9 sec |
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| Maximum speed: | 201 km/h |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 4.2 kg/Hp, 236.4 Hp/tonne |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 3.7 sec |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 1235 |
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| Max. weight: | 1485 |
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| Max load: | 250 |
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| Size: |
| Ramp-over (brakeover) angle: | 12.7° |
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| Length: | 3946 mm mm |
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| Width: | 1851 mm mm |
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| Height: | 1127 mm mm |
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| Wheelbase: | 2351 mm mm |
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| Width including mirrors: | 1851 mm |
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| Front track: | 1456 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track: | 1485 mm |
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| Front overhang: | 871 mm |
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| Rear overhang: | 723 mm |
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| Ride height (ground clearance): | 130 mm |
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| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.05 m |
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| Approach angle: | 11° |
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| Departure angle: | 18° |
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| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | One electric motor drives the rear wheels. |
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| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
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| Number of gears | 1 |
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| Transmission type | Automatic |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
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| Rear brakes | Disc |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power steering | Electric Steering |
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| Tires size | Front wheel tires: 175/55 R16 |
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| Wheel rims size | Front wheel rims: 6J x 16 |
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| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
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| Rear suspension | Double wishbone |
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| Electric: |
| Gross battery capacity: | 53 kWh |
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| System power: | 292 Hp |
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| All-electric range: | 393 km |
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| Electric motor power: | 292 Hp @ 5000-6000 rpm. |
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| Electric motor Torque: | 370 Nm @ 0-5400 rpm. |
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| Electric motor location: | Rear axle, Transverse |
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