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Tesla Roadster
2008 – 2012
Roadster · Convertible United States
The Tesla Roadster is a convertible built from 2008 to 2012. Only one version was offered: the AC induction 1AT, good for 248 hp. It reaches 100 km/h in 4.0 s.
Body styleRoadster · Convertible
Production2008 – 2012
Variants1
FuelElectric
Key specifications (range)
Power248 hp
0–100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed209 km/h
Fuel economy—
Rear Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC induction 1AT (248 HP) | Electric | 248 hp | 4.0 s | 209 | Single Speed |
Engine
- Cylinders
- 375 volt AC induction air-cooled electric motor with variable frequency drive
- Power
- 185 KW @ 4500-8500 RPM248 HP @ 4500-8500 RPM248 BHP @ 4500-8500 RPM
- Torque
- 276 lb-ft @ 0-4500 RPM374 Nm @ 0-4500 RPM
- Fuel System
- AC induction
- Fuel
- Electric
Performance
- Top Speed
- 130 mph (209 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 4 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- Single Speed
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 175/55 R16 (front) - 225/45 R17 (rear)
Dimensions
- Length
- 155.4 in (3947 mm)
- Width
- 72.9 in (1852 mm)
- Height
- 44.3 in (1125 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 57.7/59 in (1,466/1,499 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 92.6 in (2352 mm)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2723 lbs (1235 kg)
Length3,947 mm
Width1,852 mm
Height1,125 mm
Wheelbase2,352 mm
Curb weight1,235 kg
Torque374 Nm
Ranges across all 1 variants of this generation.
