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Key specs

Tesla Roadster I Sport 53 kWh (292 Hp) /Roadster 2008 - 2012/
What is the body type of Tesla Roadster I?
Roadster, 2 Doors, 2 Seats
What is the all-electric range of Sport 53 kWh (292 Hp)?
393 km
244 mi
How fast is 2008 Roadster I Sport 53 kWh (292 Hp)?
201 km/h | 125 mph
0-100 km/h: 3.7 sec
0-60 mph: 3.5 sec
What is the power output of Tesla Roadster Roadster 2008 Sport 53 kWh (292 Hp)?
292 Hp
What is the drivetrain of Tesla Roadster I Roadster 2008 Sport 53 kWh (292 Hp)?
Rear wheel drive. BEV. One electric motor drives the rear wheels.
What is the length of 2008 Tesla Roadster Roadster?
3946 mm
155.35 in.
What is the width of 2008 Tesla Roadster Roadster?
1851 mm
72.87 in.
What is the kerb weight of 2008 Tesla Roadster I Sport 53 kWh (292 Hp)?
1235 kg
2723 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 2008 Tesla Roadster I Sport 53 kWh (292 Hp)?
1485 kg
3274 lbs.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 2008 Tesla Roadster I Sport 53 kWh (292 Hp)?
1, automatic transmission
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General information

Brand
Tesla
Model
Roadster
Generation
Roadster I
Modification (Engine)
Sport 53 kWh (292 Hp)
Start of production
2008
End of production
2012
Powertrain Architecture
BEV (Electric Vehicle)
Body type
Roadster
Seats
2
Doors
2
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Performance specs

Fuel Type
Electricity
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
3.7 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
3.7 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
3.5 sec
Maximum speed
201 km/h 125 mph
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 244 mi

Electric motor 1

Electric motor power
292 Hp @ 4400-6000 rpm.
Electric motor Torque
400 Nm @ 0-5100 rpm. 295 lb.-ft. @ 0-5100 rpm.
Electric motor location
Rear axle, Transverse
System power
292 Hp

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1235 kg 2723 lbs.
Max. weight
1485 kg 3274 lbs.
Max load
250 kg 551 lbs.

Dimensions

Length
3946 mm 155.35 in.
Width including mirrors
1851 mm 72.87 in.
Height
1127 mm 44.37 in.
Wheelbase
2351 mm 92.56 in.
Front track
1456 mm 57.32 in.
Rear (Back) track
1485 mm 58.46 in.
Front overhang
871 mm 34.29 in.
Rear overhang
723 mm 28.46 in.
Ride height (ground clearance)
130 mm 5.12 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd)
0.36
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
11.05 m 36.25 ft.
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: 195/50 R16
Rear wheel tires: 225/45 R17
Wheel rim size
Front wheel rims: 6J x 16
Rear wheel rims: 7.5J x 17