Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Tesla Roadster



Specifications

Performance
• 0-60 in less than 4 seconds.
• 125 mph top speed.
• Redline at 13,000 rpm.
• 245 mile range
• Full charge in as short as 3 1/2 hours.
• Zero emissions.

Motor
• 3-phase, 4-pole electric motor, 248hp peak (185kW), redline 13,000 rpm, regenerative "engine braking".
• 100% electric motor.
• No camshafts.
• No engine block.
• No turbocharger.
• No supercharger.
• No lubrication system.
• No radiator.

Energy Storage System
• Custom microprocessor-controlled lithium-ion battery pack.

Drivetrain
• Electric motor with integral differential.

Transmission
• 2-speed electrically-actuated-manual-shift transmission.

Wheels and Tires
• Forged Light alloy wheels (front 5.5J x 16, rear 7.5J x 17).
•Yokohama Neova AD07 LTS.

Brakes
• 4-wheel disc brakes with Antilock Braking System (ABS).
•Cross-drilled 300 mm front and 310 mm rear discs with curved vane ventilation.
• AP Racing Two piston Aluminum fixed front calipers.
• Brembo Single piston sliding rear calipers.
• Vacuum pump driven Servo assisted with 4 wheel ABS system.

Suspension
• 4-wheel wishbone suspension.
• Front Suspension: independent; upper and lower wishbone; co-axial coil spring/telescopic damper unit; anti-roll bar.
• Rear Suspension: independent; upper and lower wishbone; co-axial coil spring/telescopic damper.

Body/Chassis
• Bonded extruded aluminum.
• Carbon fiber body.

Exhaust
• None. Zero emissions.

Standard Features

Exterior
• Double-insulated black soft top.
• Proprietary halogen low- and high-beam headlamp assemblies.
• LED tail lights.
• Forged uni-directional seven-spoke wheels in silver finish: 16" front, 17" rear.
• Locking wheel lugs.
• Tire Inflator/sealant.
• Cold weather ESS heater for cold weather charging to -20 degrees Celsius.
• Home-based charging system with integral safety features for 3.5 hour full re-charge.

Audio/Navigation/Performance Monitor
• Heated sport seats with inflatable lumbar support.
• Three-spoke leather-wrapped sport steering wheel.
• Smooth leather seats and trim in black, dark gray, light gray, or beige.
• Blaupunkt 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.
• Single retractable cup holder.

Safety/Security
• Four-sensor, four-channel Anti-lock Braking Systems (ABS).
• Traction control.
• Tire pressure monitoring system.
• Front and rear crumple zones.
• Driver and passenger front airbags.
• Rigid occupant safety cell.
• Side impact door beams.
• Seatbelt pretensioners.
• Integrated headrests.
• Vehicle theft-deterrent and engine immobilizer system.
• PIN for security in operating the vehicle.
• Valet mode to restrict speed, acceleration, and distance.

Factory-installed options and accessories
• Premium leather seats available in nine colors with embroidered Tesla Motors logo.
• Microfiber, non-leather seats in black.
• Bluetooth cellular phone integration.
• XM Satellite radio with 170 channels of digital sound
Seven-speaker premium sound system tuned for Tesla Roadster cockpit.
• Touch-screen navigation system with voice guidance.
• Matching body-colored carbon fiber hardtop with full headliner.
• Metallic and premium paint.
• Tesla Motors custom floor mats.
• Mobile charging system.

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