2012 Tesla Roadster 2.5 specifications

2012 Tesla Roadster 2.5 data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater roadster
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2443 mm 96.2 inches
Track/tread (front) 1466 mm 57.7 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1499 mm 59 inches
Length 3940 mm 155.1 inches
Width 1722 mm 67.8 inches
Height 1126 mm 44.3 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.61
Kerb weight 1235 kg 2723 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type electric
Engine manufacturer
Engine code
maximum power output 306 PS (302 bhp) (225 kW)
at 5000-6000 rpm
maximum torque 370 Nm (273 ft·lb) (37.7 kgm)
at 0-5400 rpm
Maximum RPM 14000 rpm
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph 3.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 201 km/h (125 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
247.93 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.25 PS/kg
182.35 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.18 kW/kg
244.53 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.24 bhp/kg
0.11 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
5.48 kg/kW
9.16 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position mid
Engine layout unknown
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.U&LW.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension I.U&LW.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 1 speed transmission
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio 3.12
general
Carfolio.com ID288475
Production total
Model code
RAC rating
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
2012 Tesla Roadster 2.5 added 2012-11-01.
Last modified 2020-02-02.

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