The Tesla Roadster chassis was based on the contemporary Lotus Elise, and this example’s carbon-fiber body panels are finished in Radiant Red Metallic. Features include a body-color removable body-color roof panel, an optional Solar Guard windshield, an exterior charging port, an integrated rear spoiler, a rear diffuser, aftermarket xenon headlight bulbs, and LED taillights with clear lenses.
Staggered-diameter forged alloy wheels are mounted with older 175/55-16 front and 225/45-17 rear Yokohama Advan Neova tires. The brake fluid was…
The Tesla Roadster chassis was based on the contemporary Lotus Elise, and this example’s carbon-fiber body panels are finished in Radiant Red Metallic. Features include a body-color removable body-color roof panel, an optional Solar Guard windshield, an exterior charging port, an integrated rear spoiler, a rear diffuser, aftermarket xenon headlight bulbs, and LED taillights with clear lenses.
Staggered-diameter forged alloy wheels are mounted with older 175/55-16 front and 225/45-17 rear Yokohama Advan Neova tires. The brake fluid was flushed in November 2022, at which time the TPMS module and sensors were replaced.
The bolstered seats are upholstered in black leather with Tesla embroidery accenting the backrests. Silver trim accents the center console, and the black carpeting is protected by embroidered floor mats. Appointments include heated seats, power windows, and a Bluetooth-capable JVC stereo with navigation. The air-conditioning system was recharged in November 2022.
The leather-wrapped steering wheel fronts a 160-mph speedometer, a kilowatt usage gauge, and a digital vehicle range bar. The digital odometer indicates just under 3,100 miles, less than 1k of which were added under current ownership.
The 53-kWh battery pack powers the three-phase, four-pole AC-induction motor, which was factory rated at 288 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque. The 12-volt battery was replaced in November 2022.
Power is delivered to the rear wheels through a single-speed BorgWarner direct-drive transmission.
Manufacturer’s literature, a car cover, a copy of the window sticker, service records, a hardtop storage bag, and both first-aid and tool kits will accompany the car.