The Tesla Roadster chassis was based on the contemporary Lotus Elise, and this example’s carbon-fiber body is finished in Twilight Blue Metallic. Exterior features include a removable body-color roof panel, a removable black soft top, an exterior charging port, an integrated rear spoiler, and a rear diffuser. Damaged paint protection film was removed before the front bumper cover was refinished and the headlights were reconditioned in 2016. Crazing in the headlight lenses and various paint imperfections are shown…
The Tesla Roadster chassis was based on the contemporary Lotus Elise, and this example’s carbon-fiber body is finished in Twilight Blue Metallic. Exterior features include a removable body-color roof panel, a removable black soft top, an exterior charging port, an integrated rear spoiler, and a rear diffuser. Damaged paint protection film was removed before the front bumper cover was refinished and the headlights were reconditioned in 2016. Crazing in the headlight lenses and various paint imperfections are shown up close in the gallery below.
Factory 16″ and 17″ wheels are mounted with Yokohama Advan Neova tires measuring 175/55 up front and 225/45 out back. Scrapes are present on two of the wheels. Stopping power is provided by four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes with AP Racing front calipers and cross-drilled rotors all around. The car is also equipped with a regenerative braking system.
The heated bucket seats are trimmed in Cream leather with embroidered Tesla logos on the backrests, and matching upholstery extends to the door panels. The center console is accented in carbon fiber, and additional interior appointments include air conditioning, power windows, cruise control, Tesla-branded floor mats, and a JVC Bluetooth stereo.
The three-spoke steering wheel exhibits wear along its upper rim and frames a tachometer with a 13k-rpm redline and a 150-mph speedometer while a configurable multifunction LCD screen is mounted to the left of the steering column. The digital odometer indicates 43k miles.
A 53-kilowatt-hour battery pack is 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. A cooling system with dual electric puller fans is located in the front trunk.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a BorgWarner single-speed transmission. Additional photos of the suspension components are provided in the gallery.
A Tesla-branded high-power ClipperCreek wall charger, a mobile charging cable, seat covers, and various publications about the Roadster are included in the sale along with original purchase documents, service records, and manufacturer’s literature.