2008 Tesla Roadster

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2008 Tesla Roadster

Specifications

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Specifications shown for: Base 2dr Convertible

Engines

See Specs 248-hp, (electric)  

Transmissions

See Specs 1-speed automatic  

Powertrain

Standard None exhaust
Standard Battery pack voltage (375)  
Standard 6,831 battery pack modules  
Standard Lithium ion battery pack  
3.12 Axle ratio  
Standard Rear-wheel drive  

Suspension/Handling

Standard Independent front double wishbone suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Front coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized front shocks  
Standard Independent rear double wishbone suspension  
Standard Rear coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized rear shocks  
Standard Manual rack-pinion steering  
Standard Wheel locks  
Standard P175/55WR16.0 BSW performance tires  
Standard P225/45WR17.0 BSW performance rear tires  
Standard 16" front wheels
Standard 17" x 7.5" silver aluminum rear wheels Standard 2 doors
Standard Folding side-view door mirrors  
Standard Convertible roof with lining  
Optional Convertible hard top  
Standard Rear wing spoiler  
Standard Body-colored front and rear bumpers  
Standard Front mud flaps  
Standard Composite body material  
Standard Black grille  

Convenience Features

Standard Manual air conditioning  
Standard 1st row manual targa fabric sunroof  
Optional 1st row manual targa composite sunroof  
Standard Cruise control  
Standard Power trunk/hatch/door remote release  
Standard Power windows with driver and passenger 1-touch down  
Standard Keyfob (all doors) remote keyless entry  
Standard Keypad locking  
Standard Integrated key/remote  
Standard Auto-locking doors  
Standard Valet function  
Standard Keyfob trunk/hatch/door release  
Standard Sport steering wheel  
Standard Day-night rearview mirror  
Standard Garage door transmitter  
Optional Navigation system  
Standard Front cupholder  
Standard Full floor console  
Standard Bin instrument-panel storage  
Standard 1 12V DC power outlet  

Seats and Trim

Standard Max. seating capacity of 2  
Standard Front sport seats  
Standard Driver and passenger heated-cushions  
Standard Driver and passenger heated-seatbacks  
Standard 2-way driver and passenger seat adjustments  
Standard Air driver and passenger lumbar support  
Standard Manual driver and passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Standard Leather front seat upholstery  
Optional Simulated suede/cloth front seat upholstery  
Standard Leather door panel trim  
Optional Full cloth headliner  
Standard Carpet floor covering  
Standard Aluminum instrument panel insert, console insert  
Standard Leather/aluminum shift knob  
Standard Leather/aluminum steering wheel  
Optional Carpet front floor mats  
Standard Chrome and aluminum interior accents  
Standard Carpet cargo space  
Standard Cargo light  
Standard Concealed cargo storage  

Entertainment Features

Standard Radio grade AM/FM/Satellite-capable with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player  
Optional Radio grade AM/FM/Satellite with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player  
Standard MP3 decoder  
Optional DVD-Audio  
Standard Radio data system  
Standard Automatic equalizer  
Optional Digital signal processor  
Standard 4 speakers
Optional 7 performance speakers  
Standard 1 1st row LCD monitor  
Optional Wireless phone connectivity  
Standard Concealed antenna  

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation Features

Standard Projector beam halogen headlamps  
Standard Light-tinted windows  
Standard Variable instrument panel lighting  
Standard Analog display  
Standard Tachometer  
Standard Compass  
Standard Tire specific low-tire-pressure warning  
Standard Trip odometer  
Standard In-radio display clock  
Standard Systems monitor  
Standard Redundant digital speedometer  
Standard Battery warning  
Standard Lights-on warning  
Standard Key-in-ignition warning  
Standard Brake-fluid warning  

Safety and Security

Standard Four-wheel ABS brakes  
Standard 4 ABS channels  
Standard Four-wheel disc brakes  
Standard Front and rear ventilated disc brakes  
Standard Driver and passenger front-impact airbags  
Standard Front seatbelt pre-tensioners  
Standard Side-impact bars  
Standard Immobilizer  
Standard Security system  
Standard ABS and driveline traction control  
Standard Fixed front head restraints  

Standard Specs and Dimensions

248-hp @ 4,500 rpm Engine horsepower  
280 lbs.-ft. Engine torque  
2,690 lbs. Curb weight  
3,272 lbs. GVWR  
1,144 lbs. Front GAWR  
2,147 lbs. Rear GAWR  
155.4" Exterior length  
44.4" Exterior height  
92.6" Wheelbase  
57.6" Front tread  
59.0" Rear tread  
11 degrees Approach angle  
18 degrees Departure angle  
5.1" Ground clearance (min.)  
13 degrees Max. tilt angle  
42.0" Front legroom  
36.7" Front headroom  
52.0" Front shoulder room  
9.9" Interior cargo height  
15.4" Interior cargo length  
56.2" Interior cargo width (max.)  

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