The Tesla Roadster chassis was based on the contemporary Lotus Elise, and this example’s carbon-fiber bodywork is finished in Radiant Red metallic. Equipment includes a removable body-color hardtop, a removable black fabric roof panel, an integrated rear spoiler, LED taillights, a rear diffuser, and an exterior charging port. Paint protection film has reportedly been applied to the exterior.
Silver 16″ and 17″ forged wheels wear Tesla center caps and are wrapped in Yokohama Advan Neova AD07 tires. Stopping…
The Tesla Roadster chassis was based on the contemporary Lotus Elise, and this example’s carbon-fiber bodywork is finished in Radiant Red metallic. Equipment includes a removable body-color hardtop, a removable black fabric roof panel, an integrated rear spoiler, LED taillights, a rear diffuser, and an exterior charging port. Paint protection film has reportedly been applied to the exterior.
Silver 16″ and 17″ forged wheels wear Tesla center caps and are wrapped in Yokohama Advan Neova AD07 tires. Stopping power is provided by four-wheel disc brakes with cross-drilled rotors. The car utilizes a regenerative braking system.
The cockpit features heated bucket seats with inflatable lumbar support trimmed in tan leather, and matching upholstery accents door panel inserts. Exposed carbon fiber is visible on the center console and door sills, and additional appointments include air conditioning, power windows, cruise control, Tesla-branded floor mats, and a JVC stereo.
The three-spoke MOMO steering wheel fronts a 15k-rpm tachometer and a 150-mph speedometer, while a configurable multifunction LCD screen is mounted to the left of the steering column. The digital odometer indicates 936 miles.
Power is provided by a 53-kilowatt-hour battery pack linked to a three-phase, four-pole AC-induction electric motor that was factory rated at 185 kilowatts (248 horsepower) and 200 lb-ft of torque. Drive is sent to the rear wheels through a single-speed transmission. A cooling system with electric fans is located in the front trunk.
Additional photos of the suspension and aerodynamic undertray are presented in the gallery below.
The window sticker shows selected factory options along with a total cost of $106,900. A 240V/30A mobile charging connector will accompany the car along with a bag for the removable hardtop, a factory yellow 110V charger cable, and manufacturer’s literature.