Thursday, June 19, 2008

Tesla Roadster

The Tesla Roadster is a fully electric sports car, and is the first car produced by electric car firm Tesla Motors. The car can travel 220 mi (350 km)[2] on a single charge of its lithium-ion battery pack and accelerate from 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in 3.9 seconds with the development transmission. The Roadster's efficiency is reported as 133 W·h/km (4.7 mi/kW·h), equivalent to 135 mpg–U.S. (1.74 L/100 km / 162.1 mpg–imp). Manufacturer Tesla Motors Also called Code name: DarkStar [1] Production 2008–present Assembly Lotus factory in Hethel, England Class Roadster Body style(s) Roadster Layout Rear Mid-engine, Rear-wheel drive Platform Unique, developed from Lotus Elise Engine(s) 3-phase, 4-pole AC induction motor Transmission(s) Two-speed computer-controlled dual clutch electro-hydraulic manual gearbox (under revision) Wheelbase 2,352 mm (92.6 in) Length 3,946 mm (155.4 in) Width 1,873 mm (73.7 in) Height 1,127 mm (44.4 in) Fuel capacity 53 kW·h (Li-ion battery) Electric range 220 mi (350 km) Related Lotus Elise

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