The Tesla Roadster chassis was based on the contemporary Lotus Elise, and this example’s carbon-fiber composite body panels are finished in Radiant Red Metallic. Exterior details include a black soft top, hood vents, a single windshield wiper, a black-finished roll bar, a rear spoiler, a rear diffuser, and LED taillights. Scuffs and scratches are noted on each side of the rear bumper cover, along with paint chips on the front bumper cover.
Forged aluminum 16″ and 17″ seven-spoke…
The Tesla Roadster chassis was based on the contemporary Lotus Elise, and this example’s carbon-fiber composite body panels are finished in Radiant Red Metallic. Exterior details include a black soft top, hood vents, a single windshield wiper, a black-finished roll bar, a rear spoiler, a rear diffuser, and LED taillights. Scuffs and scratches are noted on each side of the rear bumper cover, along with paint chips on the front bumper cover.
Forged aluminum 16″ and 17″ seven-spoke wheels are mounted with Yokohama Advan tires. The car features a regenerative braking system assisted by AP Racing calipers up front and cross-drilled rotors at each corner. A service order dated February 2023 notes the front tires need replacement, and curb rash is present on both rear wheels.
The cabin features bucket seats upholstered in gray leather, complemented by color-coordinated door panel inserts. Amenities include cruise control, air conditioning, a push-button gear selector, a digital vehicle information screen, and a Pioneer head unit with navigation.
A leather-wrapped steering wheel frames a combination speedometer and tachometer as well as a gauge for kilowatt usage and an LCD screen that displays battery range. The digital odometer indicates 27k chassis miles.
The 375-volt three-phase AC induction motor is paired with an 80-kWh “3.0 Upgrade” lithium-ion battery pack that was installed by Tesla Service of Long Beach, California, in February 2023 at a cost of $29k. The PEM fan was also replaced at that time, as detailed in a repair order provided in the photo gallery.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a single-speed BorgWarner direct-drive transmission.
A Tesla 220-volt High Power Wall Connector will accompany the car.