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Tesla Roadster
2009 – 2012
Roadster · Convertible United States
Tesla built the Roadster from 2009 to 2012. Every variant is electric, with outputs from 248 to 288 hp. At its quickest, it reaches 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds. All versions have an automatic gearbox. Compared with the previous generation (2008 – 2012), peak power rose from 248 to 288 hp.
Body styleRoadster · Convertible
Production2009 – 2012
Variants2
FuelElectric
Key specifications (range)
Power248 – 288 hp
0–100 km/h3.7 – 3.9 s
Top speed200 km/h
Fuel economy—
Rear Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC induction (248 HP) | Electric | 248 hp | 3.9 s | 200 | Single Speed |
| SPORT AC induction (288 HP) | Electric | 288 hp | 3.7 s | 200 | Single Speed |
Engine
- Power
- 182.4 KW @ 4500-8500 RPM248 HP @ 4500-8500 RPM245 BHP @ 4500-8500 RPM
- Torque
- 273 lb-ft @ 0-4500 RPM370 Nm @ 0-4500 RPM
- Fuel System
- 53 kWh 375 V lithium-ion battery
- Fuel
- Electric
Performance
- Top Speed
- 124 mph (200 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 3.9 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- Single Speed
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 175/55 R16 || 225/45 R17
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)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.1 in (130 mm)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.36
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2734 lbs (1240 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3285 lbs (1490 kg)
Engine
- Power
- 211.8 KW @ 4500-8500 RPM288 HP @ 4500-8500 RPM284 BHP @ 4500-8500 RPM
- Torque
- 295 lb-ft @ 0-4500 RPM400 Nm @ 0-4500 RPM
- Fuel System
- 53 kWh 375 V lithium-ion battery
- Fuel
- Electric
Performance
- Top Speed
- 124 mph (200 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 3.7 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- Single Speed
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 175/55 R16 || 225/45 R17
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)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.1 in (130 mm)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.36
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2734 lbs (1240 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3285 lbs (1490 kg)
Length3,947 mm
Width1,852 mm
Height1,125 mm
Wheelbase2,352 mm
Curb weight1,240 kg
Torque370 – 400 Nm
Ranges across all 2 variants of this generation.
