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To: TH who wrote (246797)	5/6/2010 9:49:56 AM
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The Tesla Roadster is only 125K or so, and goes 225 miles on a battery charge Drivetrain Single speed fixed gear with electrically actuated parking lock mechanism and mechanical lubrication pump Motor 375 volt AC induction air-cooled electric motor with variable frequency drive. Base: Output 288 peak horsepower (215kW) and 273 lb-ft (370 Nm) of torque. Redline at 14,000 rpm. Sport: Output 288 peak horsepower (215kW) and 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) of torque. Redline at 14,000 rpm. Chassis Resin-bonded and riveted extruded aluminum monocoque. Four-wheel independent suspension featuring upper and lower unequal length wishbones and co-axial coil spring telescopic dampers. Brakes Hydraulically operated. Tandem master cylinder with vacuum servo and anti-lock braking system. Acceleration Base: 0 to 60 mph in 3.9 seconds Sport: 0 to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds Top Speed 125 mph (electronically limited) Range 236 miles Expected Battery Life Seven years or 100,000 miles. Battery Custom microprocessor-controlled lithium-ion battery with 6,831 individual cells. Full Charge About 3.5 hours using the Tesla Motors Home Connector at 240 Volts and 70 amps.