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General information

Brand

Tesla

Model

Roadster

Generation

Roadster I

Modification (Engine)

53 kWh (292 Hp)

Start of production

2008

End of production

2012

Powertrain Architecture

BEV (Electric Vehicle)

Body type

Roadster

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel Type

Electricity

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

3.9 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

3.9 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

3.7 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

201 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio

4.2 kg/Hp, 236.4 Hp/tonne

Electric and hybrid car specs

Gross battery capacity

53 kWh

Electric range

393 km

Electric motor 1

Electric motor power

292 Hp/5000-6000 rpm.

Electric motor Torque

370 Nm/0-5400 rpm.

Engine layout

Rear axle, Transverse

System power

292 Hp

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1235 kg

Max. weight

1485 kg

Max load

250 kg

Dimensions

Length

3946 mm

Width including mirrors

1851 mm

Height

1127 mm

Wheelbase

2351 mm

Front track

1456 mm

Rear (Back) track

1485 mm

Front overhang

871 mm

Rear overhang

723 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

130 mm

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.36

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

11.05 m

Approach angle

11°

Departure angle

18°

Ramp-over (breakover) angle

12.7°

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

One electric motor drives the rear wheels.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

1 gears, automatic transmission

Front suspension

Double wishbone

Rear suspension

Double wishbone

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Electric Steering

Tire size

Front wheel tires: 175/55 R16, Rear wheel tires: 225/45 R17

Wheel rim size

Front wheel rims: 6J x 16, Rear wheel rims: 7.5J x 17

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