2009 Tesla Roadster

Style	2-seat, open-top, rear-drive sports car
Drivetrain	Single speed fixed gear with electrically actuated parking lock mechanism and mechanical lubrication pump
Motor	375 volt AC induction air-cooled electric motor with variable frequency drive. Output 248 peak horsepower (185kW) and 276 ft/lbs (375 nm) of torque. Redline 14,000 rpm.
Chassis	Resin-bonded and riveted extruded aluminum monoquoque. Four-wheel independent suspension featuring upper and lower unequal length wishbones and co-axial coil spring telescopic dampers.
Brakes	Hydraulically operated. Tandem master cylinder with vacuum servo and anti-lock braking system.
Acceleration	0 to 60 mph in under 4 seconds
Top Speed	125 mph (electronically limited)
Range	About 220 miles (based on EPA combined city/highway cycle)
Battery Life	Five years or 100,000 miles
Battery	Custom microprocessor-controlled lithium-ion battery with 6,831 individual cells. Weight 992 lbs.
Full Charge	About 3.5 hours using the Tesla Motors High Power Connector.

Standard Interior features

Heated sport seats with inflatable lumbar support
Three-spoke leather-wrapped MOMO sport steering wheel
Leather seats and trim in black, dark gray, light gray, or beige
Stereo sound system with single-disc CD player, iPod interface, and MP3 playback
Cruise Control
Homelink universal transmitter to operate compatible garage, gate, and home lighting/home security systems
Power windows and locks
Air conditioning
Retractable cup holder

Standard Exterior Features

Anonymous said...: I Like it but I think they could have done better with the interior though.; 13 July 2009 at 08:46
Chiedu Ifeozo said...: The interior seems alright to me, im more wowed by the fact that its completely electric but still keeps a cool factor; 14 July 2009 at 08:33
Fawaz Hamodu said...: I watched a review of the tesla on Top Gear their verdict was that the Tesla is quite an achievement in design and technology. However, it does have some flaws that need to be ironed out.

The battery life was substantially shorter than expected for heavy usage and the two vehicles that they tested had faults. But I have to admit that it is pretty looking car.; 14 July 2009 at 11:48