| | Starting MSRP | Invoice |
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Tesla 2dr Convertible Base |
$109,000 |
N/A |
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Tesla 2dr Convertible Sport |
$128,500 |
N/A |
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Destination Charge: $1,950 |
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The 2010 Tesla Roadster
combines a sports car with an all-electric
drivetrain. It is built in small numbers.
The Tesla Roadster can
accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 3.9 seconds, but emits zero emissions.
The Tesla Roadster can travel
nearly 250 miles on a charge It takes 3.5
hours for its lithium-ion
battery pack to recharge. The Sport
version has quicker acceleration and an adjustable
suspension.
The Roadsters have a restyled
interior, the center controls have been moved, new
push-button transmission controls and a relocated
vehicle information display. The Roadster Sport has
a lower suspension and additional engine
torque, which reduces its zero-to-60-mph acceleration to
only 3.7 seconds.
The Roadster has a chassis that is built by Lotus. The Roadster has its own styling,
but because the cars are similar sizes,
it reminds one of the Lotus Elise. The Tesla Roadster's
body is made of carbon fiber.
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Finned hood, LED taillights
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Drivetrain mounted in the rear
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Removable soft-top
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Optional carbon fiber hardtop
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16-inch front wheels, 17-inch rear wheels
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Sport model has dark-finished wheels, unique
badging
The Roadster's air-conditioning
controls have been moved to a more conventional
location below the stereo system, and last year's
gearshift lever has been replaced by Park, Neutral,
Drive and Reverse buttons.
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Standard heated leather seats
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Optional microfiber cloth seats
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Optional full leather interior
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Optional navigation system
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Standard iPod-compatible CD stereo
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Optional navigation system
The rear-wheel-drive Tesla Roadster
is powered by an air-cooled electric motor that
makes 288 horsepower and 273 pounds-feet of torque
in base Roadster versions versus 295 pounds-feet of
torque in Sport versions. Peak torque is available
from 0 rpm, which is a boon for acceleration. The
electric motor drives the wheels through a fixed
gear, and the motor can function as a generator when
decelerating to help recharge the battery pack. The
electric motor is powered by a lithium-ion battery
pack made up of 6,831 cells. The battery pack weighs
nearly 1,000 pounds, and Tesla says it should last
for five years or 100,000 miles.
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Roadster Sport has 288 hp and 295
pounds-feet of torque
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Zero to 60 mph in 3.9 seconds (Roadster) or
3.7 seconds (Roadster Sport)
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Rear-wheel drive
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Home charging station can charge battery in
3.5 hours
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Optional plug for recharging Roadster from
regular 120-volt outlet
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Up to 244-mile range on a full charge
Standard features include:
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All-disc antilock brakes
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Traction control
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Dual front airbags
Common
Standard Equipment and Specs
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Power and Performance
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288 HP engine
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1-spd auto transmission
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8.27 axle ratio
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Handling and Control
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Rear-wheel drive
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ABS & driveline traction control
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Front double wishbone suspension
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Front anti-roll bar
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Coil front springs
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Double wishbone rear suspension
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Coil rear springs
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Rack & pinion steering
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AP Racing/Brembo 4-wheel disc
brakes
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Front and rear vented disc
brakes
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Wheels
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225/45R17.0 rear tires
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Design and Dimensions
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Standard Warranties and Ownership Benefits
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Basic (months/miles) 36/36,000 -
Powertrain (months/miles) 36/36,000 -
Roadside Assistance (months/miles) 36/36,000
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Active and Passive Safety
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Side impact bars -
Auto off headlamps -
Battery warning -
Lights on warning -
Key warning -
Service interval warning -
Brake fluid warning -
Tire specific low tire pressure
warning -
4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS) -
Center high mounted stop light -
Driver and passenger airbags -
Front seatbelt pretensioners -
Ignition disable -
Security system
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Comfort and Convenience
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2 doors -
Manual sunroof -
Convertible roof with lining -
Dual manual mirrors -
Day-night rearview mirror -
Seating capacity of 2 -
Front sport seats -
Driver and front passenger
heated-cushion, heated-seatback -
Fixed front head restraints -
2-way driver seat -
2-way front passenger seat -
Leather front seat trim -
Leather door trim insert -
Carpet floor trim -
Aluminum instrument panel insert -
Glove box -
Full floor console -
Front cupholder -
Bin instrument panel storage -
Cargo concealed storage -
Carpeted cargo floor trim -
Cargo light -
Manual air conditioning -
Blaupunkt
AM/FM/Satellite-capable, clock,
seek-scan -
Single in-dash mounted CD -
MP3 decoder -
4 speakers -
Automatic equalizer -
Concealed antenna -
Cruise control -
Power with 2 stage unlock door
locks -
Keyfob (all doors) remote
keyless entry -
Power trunk/hatch/door release -
1 12V DC power outlet -
HomeLink Wireless Control System -
Tachometer -
Compass -
Systems monitor -
Redundant digital speedometer -
Trip odometer -
1 1st row LCD monitor -
Sport steering wheel -
MOMO leather/aluminum steering
wheel -
Power front windows -
Driver and passenger 1-touch
down -
Light tinted windows -
Fixed interval front windshield
wipers
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Available Colors
