Tesla Roadster (Roadster) Tesla Roadster I 2008,2009,2010,2011,2012 Specs
General information
Brand
Tesla
Model
Roadster (Roadster) Tesla
Version
Roadster I
Engine version
Sport 53 kWh (292 Hp)
Year production start
2008
Year production end
2012
Vehicle type
Roadster
Acceleration 0 - 100 kmh sec
3.7 sec
Curb weight kg -lbs total
1235 kg
2722.71 lbs.
Overall length mm - inch
3946 mm
155.35 in.
Doors
2
Top Speed
201 km/h 124.9 mph
Engine specs
Engine position and orientation
Rear axle, Transverse
Cylinders
Electric
Weight / horsepower kg/hp - hp/tons
4.2 kg/Hp
236.4 Hp/tonne
Fuel type
Electricity
Powertrain architecture
BEV (Electric Vehicle)
Electric motor power
292 Hp @ 4400-6000 rpm.
Electric motor torque
400 Nm @ 0-5100 rpm. 295.02 lb.-ft. @ 0-5100 rpm.
Engine location
Rear axle, Transverse
Total available power
292 Hp
Transmission and Drive system
Drive configuration
Rear wheel drive
Brakes
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Anti-lock brake system
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Turning diameter m - ft
11.05 m
36.25 ft.
Suspension
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Double wishbone
Body / Chassis
Wheels & Tyres
Wheels size
Front wheel tires: 195/50 R16
Wheels rims
Front wheel rims: 6J x 16
Exterior
Interior
Safety and Security
Passenger
Passengers seats
2
Dimensions
Overall length mm - inch
3946 mm
155.35 in.
Overall height mm -inch
1127 mm
44.37 in.
Wheelbase mm - inch
2351 mm
92.56 in.
Track width front mm - inch
1456 mm
57.32 in.
Track width rear mm - inch
1485 mm
58.46 in.
Coefficient of drag
0.36
Weights
Curb weight kg -lbs total
1235 kg
2722.71 lbs.
Gross weight kg -lbs total
1485 kg
3273.86 lbs.
Capacities kg - lbs
250 kg
551.16 lbs.
Fuel economy
Engine type
Electric
Electric - Bev
A battery-powered electric car is an automobile which is propelled by electric motors.
Although electric cars often give good acceleration and have generally acceptable
top speed, the lower specific energy of production batteries available compared
with carbon-based fuels means that electric cars need big batteries to
increase miles range and recharging can also take much more time than average.
Electric - PHEV
A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) is a hybrid electric vehicle whose battery
pack can be recharged by plugging a charging cable into an external electric power
source, in addition to internally by its on-board internal combustion engine-powered
generator. Compared to conventional hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), PHEVs have
a larger battery pack that can be charged from the power grid, which is also more
efficient.
A PHEV's battery pack is smaller than all-electric vehicles for the same vehicle
weight, but has the auxiliary option of switching back to using its gasoline/diesel
engine like a conventional HEV if the battery runs low.
Electric - FCEV
A fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) is an electric vehicle that uses a fuel cell,
sometimes in combination with a small battery or supercapacitor, to power its
onboard electric motor. Fuel cells in vehicles generate electricity generally
using oxygen from the air and compressed hydrogen. Most fuel cell vehicles are
classified as zero-emissions vehicles that emit only water and heat.
As compared with internal combustion vehicles, hydrogen vehicles centralize pollutants at
the site of the hydrogen production, where hydrogen is typically derived from
reformed natural gas.
Electric - PFCEV
This vehicle is very similar to Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle but has a socket and
can be recharged from the grid. Battery likely is significantly larger - comparable to
Plug in Hybrid Electric Vehicle. This vehicle type can be used solely on electricity
charged by plugging in or solely on electricity generated by fuel cell.
Plug-in fuel cell electric vehicles (PFCEVs) combine features of battery electric
vehicles (BEVs) and fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). With a 40-mile battery
electric range (BER), the PFCEV provides unusually efficient driving.
The fuel cell and hydrogen fuel facilitate long range and quick refueling, removing range
limitations.
