2011 Tesla Roadster Sport
The 2011 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 |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $128,500 ($185,694 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $130,450 ($188,512 *) |
| 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 |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars