Overview Released in March 2011, the Tesla Roadster was a two-door, two-seat electric vehicle. The rear-wheel drive Roadster had a monocoque chassis constructed with resin-bonded and riveted extruded aluminium. Furthermore, the chassis, windscreen, dashboard and fabric roof were shared with the Lotus Elise. However, the Tesla Roadster was fitted with a three-phase, four-pole AC induction […]
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Review: Smart R452 Roadster (2003-06)
Overview Released in November 2003, the Smart Roadster was a two-seat convertible. Manufactured in Hambach, France, the mid-engined and rear-wheel drive Roadster was powered by a three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine that was mated to a six-speed semi-automatic transmission. Suprex M160E07LA engine The R452 Cabrio was powered by Suprex-designed 698 cc M160E07LA engines which had aluminium […]
Review: Morgan Series 2 Roadster (2012-15)
Overview Released in February 2012, the Morgan Series 2 Roadster was a two-seat convertible with a canvas roof. Hand-built in Worcestershire, England, the Roadster was powered by a 3.7-litre V6 petrol engine that was mated to a six-speed manual transmission. Like its Series 1 predecessor, the Series 2 Roadster had an aluminium body (including the […]
Review: Morgan Series 1 Roadster (2004-07, 2011)
Overview Released in August 2004, the Morgan Series 1 Roadster was a two-seat convertible with a canvas roof. Hand-built in Worcestershire, England, the rear-wheel Roadster was powered by a 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine that was mated to a five-speed manual transmission with a single dry plate clutch. The Roadster was withdrawn from sale in Australia […]
Review: Mini R59 Roadster (2012-15)
Overview Released in March 2012, the Mini R59 Roadster was a two-seat convertible with a manually operated soft-top roof. Manufactured in Cowley, England, the front-wheel drive R59 Roadster range initially consisted of Cooper S and John Cooper Works variants, though a Cooper variant was introduced in November 2012. Engines Of the engines, the Cooper had […]
Recalls & faults: Tesla Roadster (2011-12)
Recalls: Tesla Roadster (2011-12) Overview Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) […]
Recalls & faults: Smart R452 Roadster (2003-06)
Recalls: Smart R452 Roadster Overview Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) […]
Recalls & faults: Mini R59 Roadster (2012-15)
Recalls: Mini R59 Roadster Overview Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) […]
Recalls & faults: Morgan Series 1 Roadster (2004-07, 2011)
Recalls: Morgan Series 1 Roadster Overview Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if […]
Recalls & faults: Morgan Series 2 Roadster (2012-15)
Recalls: Morgan Series 2 Roadster Overview Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if […]