This 2008 Tesla Roadster was first delivered to Tesla Motors in San Carlos, California, and it was purchased new by the seller. It was specified in Brilliant Yellow Metallic over black and beige leather. The car features a three-phase AC induction motor paired with a single-speed transmission, and it has been fitted with the R80 3.0 retrofit package, which added an uprated 80-kWh battery pack. Equipment includes a carbon-fiber hardtop, a black removable soft top, 16″ and 17″ forged aluminum wheels, heated sport seats, a CD stereo, navigation, cruise control, and air conditioning. This Roadster has 71k miles and is now offered with 110- and 220-volt charging cables, a window sticker, the owner’s manual, service records, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Delaware title in the seller’s name.
The Tesla Roadster was based on the aluminum tub from the contemporary Lotus Elise, with which it shared its windshield and windshield frame. The remainder of the carbon-fiber body panels were unique to the Tesla, and it utilized a 2″ longer wheelbase than the Elise. This example is finished in Brilliant Yellow Metallic and features a carbon-fiber hardtop, a black removable soft top, an exterior charging port, an integrated rear spoiler, and LED taillights.
Silver-finished 16″ and 17″ forged aluminum wheels are mounted with Yokohama Advan Neova tires. The car is equipped with traction control as well as front and rear independent wishbone suspension with co-axial coil springs and telescopic dampers. Stopping power is provided by four-wheel discs with a regenerative braking system.
The cabin features heated sport seats upholstered in black and beige leather along with matching door panel inserts and a black dashboard. Appointments include a CD stereo, navigation, cruise control, and air conditioning.
The three-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel fronts a 150-mph speedometer and a tachometer with a 13k-rpm redline. A configurable multifunction LCD screen is mounted to the left of the steering column. The digital odometer indicates 71k miles.
The three-phase, four-pole AC induction motor features a hand-wound stator. Factory-rated output was 248 horsepower and 200 lb-ft of torque. The motor draws power from a higher-capacity 80-kWh battery pack that was installed in Spring 2023 as part of the R80 factory upgrade program.
Power is delivered to the rear wheels through a single-speed transmission. An underbody air deflector has separated from the front-left fender.
The window sticker lists initial delivery to Tesla Motors in San Carlos, California, along with factory equipment, colors, and a total cost of $101,950.
The Carfax report is free from accidents or other reported damage.