2009 Tesla Roadster Technical Specifications*
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Max Net Power 248 HP (185 kW) @ 4500-8500 rpm Max rpm 14,000 Efficiency 92% average, 85% at peak power Torque 276 ft/lb (375 Nm) @ 0-4500 rpm Transmission Single speed fixed gear with electrically-actuated parking lock mechanism and mechanical lubrication pump Overall Final Drive 8.28:1 Reverse Reverse direction of motor, limited to 15 mph Final Drive Ratio 3.12:1 Front Suspension Independent.
Upper and lower unequal length wishbones.
Co-axial coil spring/telescopic damper.
Sway bar. Rear Suspension Independent.
Upper and lower unequal length wishbones.
Co-axial coil spring/telescopic damper.
Sway bar.
Brakes Hydraulically operated.
Tandem master cylinder with vacuum servo and anti-lock braking system. Front and rear ventilated disc.
Cable operated self adjusting hand brake on rear calipers.
Wheels Type Forged Light alloy Size - front 6J x 16 Size - rear 7.5J x 17 Tires
Type Yokohama Neova AD07 LTS Size - front 175/55 R16 Size - rear 225/45 R17 Dimensions Overall length (in. / mm) 155.4 / 3946 Overall width - incl. mirrors (in. / mm) 72.9 / 1851 Overall height (mid-laden weight) (in. / mm) 44.35 / 1126.5 Wheelbase (in. / mm) 92.6 / 2351 Track - front (in. / mm) 57.7 / 1455.6 Track - rear (in. / mm) 59.0 / 1484.5 Curb weight (lbs/kgs) 2723/1238 Leg Room (in./mm) 42.0 / 1067 Front Head Room (in./mm) 36.7 / 932 Front Shoulder Room (in./mm) 26.0 / 660
Standard Interior features
1. Heated sport seats with inflatable lumbar support
2. Three-spoke leather-wrapped MOMO sport steering wheel
3. Leather seats and trim in black, dark gray, light gray, or beige
4. Stereo sound system with single-disc CD player, iPod interface, and MP3 playback 5. Cruise Control
6. Homelink universal transmitter to operate compatible garage, gate, and home lighting/home security systems
7. Power windows and locks
8. Air conditioning
9. Retractable cup holder
Standard Exterior Features
1. Double-insulated black soft top
2. Halogen low and high-beam headlamp assemblies
3. LED tail lights
4. Forged uni-directional seven-spoke wheels in silver finish: 16" front, 17" rear 5. Locking wheel lugs
6. Battery heater for cold weather charging to -20 degrees Celsius
7. High Power Connector with integral safety features for 3.5 hour charge
Standard Safety and Security Features
1. Four-sensor, four-channel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
2. Traction control
3. Tire pressure monitoring system
4. Front and rear crumple zones
5. Driver and passenger front airbags
6. Rigid occupant safety cell
7. Side impact door beams
8. Seatbelt pretensioners
9. Integrated headrests
10. Emergency tire Inflator/sealant
11. Vehicle theft-deterrent and motor immobilizer system
12. PIN code prevents unauthorized vehicle operation
13. Valet Mode restricts vehicle speed, acceleration, and distance
Factory-installed options and accessories
1. Premium leather seats available in nine colors or combination of colors with embroidered Tesla Motors logo
2. Premium audio package. Includes satellite radio, navigation and 7 speaker sound system with subwoofer
3. Microfiber cloth seats in black
4. Bluetooth cellular phone integration
5. Matching body-colored carbon fiber hardtop with full headliner
6. Metallic and premium paint
7. Tesla Motors custom floor mats
8. Mobile Connector for travel charging
* Specifications as of Summer 2008
