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While the Roadster is assembled by Lotus in Hethel UK, it shares less than 7% of parts and assemblies with the Lotus Elise. Powertrain installation and final assembly takes place in Menlo Park, California.
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2009 Tesla Roadster Technical Specifications* | Motor | 375 volt AC induction air-cooled electric motor with variable frequency drive. | Max Net Power | 248 HP (185 kW) @ 5000-8000 rpm | | Max rpm | 14,000 | | Efficiency | 92% average, 85% at peak power | | Torque | 276 ft/lb (375 Nm) @ 0-4500 rpm | | | Transmission | | Single speed fixed gear with electrically-actuated parking lock mechanism and mechanical lubrication pump | | Overall Final Drive | 8.28:1 | | Reverse | Reverse direction of motor, limited to 15 mph | | Final Drive Ratio | 3.12:1 | | | | Front Suspension | Independent. Upper and lower unequal length wishbones. Co-axial coil spring/telescopic damper. Sway bar. | | Rear Suspension | Independent. Upper and lower unequal length wishbones. Co-axial coil spring/telescopic damper. Sway bar. | | Brakes | | Hydraulically operated. Tandem master cylinder with vacuum servo and anti-lock braking system. Front and rear ventilated disc. Cable operated self adjusting hand brake on rear calipers. | | | Wheels | | Type | Forged Light alloy | | Size - front | 6J x 16 | | Size - rear | 7.5J x 17 | | Tires
| | Type | Yokohama Neova AD07 LTS | | Size - front | 175/55 R16 | | Size - rear | 225/45 R17 | | | Dimensions | | Overall length (in. / mm) | 155.4 / 3946 | | Overall width - incl. mirrors (in. / mm) | 72.9 / 1851 | | Overall height (mid-laden weight) (in. / mm) | 44.35 / 1126.5 | | Wheelbase (in. / mm) | 92.6 / 2351 | | Track - front (in. / mm) | 57.7 / 1455.6 | | Track - rear (in. / mm) | 59.0 / 1484.5 | | Curb weight (lbs/kgs) | 2723/1238 | | Leg Room (in./mm) | 42.0 / 1067 | | Front Head Room (in./mm) | 36.7 / 932 | | Front Shoulder Room (in./mm) | 26.0 / 660 | | | Standard Interior features | - Heated sport seats with inflatable lumbar support
- Three-spoke leather-wrapped MOMO sport steering wheel
- Leather seats and trim in black, dark gray, light gray, or beige
- 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
- Retractable cup holder
| | Standard Exterior Features | - Double-insulated black soft top
- 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
- Battery heater for cold weather charging to -20 degrees Celsius
- High Power Connector with integral safety features for 3.5 hour charge
| | Standard Safety and Security Features | - Four-sensor, four-channel anti-lock braking system (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
- Emergency tire Inflator/sealant
- Vehicle theft-deterrent and motor immobilizer system
- PIN code prevents unauthorized vehicle operation
- Valet Mode restricts vehicle speed, acceleration, and distance
| | Factory-installed options and accessories | - Premium leather seats available in nine colors or combination of colors with embroidered Tesla Motors logo
- Premium audio package. Includes satellite radio, navigation and 7 speaker sound system with subwoofer
- Microfiber cloth seats in black
- Bluetooth cellular phone integration
- Matching body-colored carbon fiber hardtop with full headliner
- Metallic and premium paint
- Tesla Motors custom floor mats
- Mobile Connector for travel charging
| * Specifications as of Summer 2008
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