2010 Tesla Roadster Sport
All photo credits
- Photo: 2008 Tesla Roadster front by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2008 Tesla Roadster rear by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Inside the new Tesla Roadster by Steve Jurvetson, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2010 Tesla Roadster Sport is a 215-hp electric convertible with a single speed fixed gear and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $128,500 MSRP.
It makes 215 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque, spinning to a 14,000 rpm redline.
The Roadster measures 155.4 inches long on a 92.6-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,723 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Convertible |
| Powertrain | Electric |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $128,500 ($191,483 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $130,450 ($194,389 *) |
| Destination Charge | $1,950 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3-phase, 4-pole electric motor, 375 V |
| Horsepower | 215 hp |
| Torque | 400 lb-ft |
| Redline | 14,000 rpm |
| Injection Type | Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery, 6,831 cells; high voltage ~400V DC / low voltage 12V DC |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Single speed fixed gear with electrically-actuated parking lock; reverse uses reverse motor direction (limited to 15 mph); overall final drive 8.28:1 |
| Final Drive | 3.12 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| Recommended Fuel | Electric |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent unequal-length wishbones, co-axial coil/telescopic damper; custom-tuned 10-position adjustable dampers and adjustable anti-roll bars (Sport standard) |
| Rear Suspension | Independent unequal-length wishbones, co-axial coil/telescopic damper; custom-tuned 10-position adjustable dampers and adjustable anti-roll bars (Sport standard) |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 20 mm solid steel |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | 19 mm tubular steel |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Calipers | Two-piston fixed, with ABS |
| Front Brake Disc | 11.81 in (300 mm) x 1.02 in (26 mm) ventilated |
| Rear Brake Disc | 12.20 in (310 mm) x 1.02 in (26 mm) ventilated |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 6.0J x 16 forged light alloy, directional |
| Wheels Rear | 7.5J x 17 forged light alloy, directional |
| Tires Front | 175/55 R16 Yokohama Neova AD07 LRTS (summer) |
| Tires Rear | 225/45 R17 Yokohama Neova AD07 LRTS (summer) |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 155.4 in |
| Width | 72.9 in |
| Height | 44.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 92.6 in |
| Front Track | 57.3 in |
| Rear Track | 58.5 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.1 in |
| Approach Angle | 11.1° |
| Departure Angle | 18.2° |
| Curb Weight | 2,723 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 36.7 in |
| Legroom Front | 42 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 26 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 2010 Tesla Roadster Sport with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2010 Tesla ROADSTER2. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Oct 1, 2010 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
TESLA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 ROADSTER 2.0 AND 2.5 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 12V AUXILIARY CABLE. THE 12V AUXILIARY CABLE FOR THE LOW VOLTAGE BACK UP POWER SYSTEM MAY BE IMPROPERLY ROUTED. IF THE WIRE IS IMPROPERLY ROUTED, AND TRAPPED AGAINST THE WHEEL WELL COVER, THE WIRE MAY ABRADE AGAINST THE EDGE OF THE CARBON FIBER ARMATURE AND, OVER TIME, EXPOSE THE WIRE. CONTACT BETWEEN THE BARE WIRE AND CARBON FIBER MAY CAUSE A SHORT-CIRCUIT LEADING TO POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL ARCHING.
Consequence: SHORT CIRCUIT AND ELECTRICAL ARCING COULD LEAD TO A FIRE IN THE RIGHT FRONT HEADLAMP AREA.
Remedy: TESLA MOTORS WILL CHECK THE ROUTING OF THE 12V AUXILIARY CABLE AND INSTALL A PROTECTIVE SLEEVE OVER THE WIRE FREE OF CHARGE. THIS WILL PREVENT MISROUTING AND PINCHING BY THE WHEEL WELL COVER. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 31, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TESLA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 877-888-3752.
NHTSA campaign 10V458000
1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 2010 Tesla ROADSTER2
Owner Complaints
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 2010 Tesla ROADSTER2. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2010 TESLA ROADSTER2. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.