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Roadsters
__NOTOC__ Roadster may refer to: Transportation * Roadster (automobile), an open, two-seat, often sporty car ** Roadster utility, an automobile with an open-topped roadster body and a rear cargo bed * Roadster (bicycle), a utilitarian bicycle, typically traditional in design * Roadster (horse), a type of driving competition for horses * A roadster motorcycle, another name for a standard Vehicle models Cars * Haynes Roadster, a roadster sports car * Mazda Roadster, also known as the Eunos Roadster, a sports car * Morgan Roadster, a roadster sports car * Panoz Roadster, a sports car * Smart Roadster, a sports car * Singer Roadster, a roadster touring car * Tesla Roadster (first generation), an all-electric sports car ** Elon Musk's Tesla Roadster Elon Musk's Tesla Roadster launched in to deep space by SpaceX * Tesla Roadster (second generation), an upcoming all-electric sports car * Triumph Roadster, a roadster touring car * Mini Roadster, a sports compact car * Eun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roadsters (video Game)
''Roadsters'' is a Racing video game, racing game released by Titus Software for Nintendo 64 in 1999, and for PlayStation (console), PlayStation, Dreamcast and Game Boy Color in 2000. It is a car racing game that features both licensed cars from manufacturers (e.g. Mitsubishi, Alfa Romeo, Lotus Cars, Lotus) and unlicensed cars from imaginary manufacturers that are based on and bear great resemblance to their equivalent, real car models. The game also includes a multi-player mode supports up to 2 human players that can compete in any of the available circuits with 4 more CPU controlled racers.Titus Software (1999) Roadsters Manual A PlayStation 2 version was originally planned to release on April 11, 2001. Gameplay Roadsters is a car Racing video game, racing game that features both licensed cars from manufacturers (e.g. Mitsubishi, Alfa Romeo, Lotus Cars, Lotus) and unlicensed cars from imaginary manufacturers that are based on and bear great resemblance to their equivalent, real ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tesla Roadster (first Generation)
The first generation Tesla Roadster is a battery electric sports car, that is based on the Lotus Elise chassis, and was produced by Tesla Motors (now Tesla, Inc.) from 2008 to 2012. The Roadster was the first highway legal, serial production, all-electric car to use lithium-ion battery cells, and the first production all-electric car to travel more than per charge. Tesla sold about 2,450 Roadsters in over 30 countries, ''More than 2,350 units sold through June 2012''. ''Sales during the 3Q 2012: 68 Roadsters and 253 Model S.'' and most of the last Roadsters were sold in Europe and Asia during the fourth quarter of 2012. Tesla produced right-hand-drive Roadsters from early 2010. The Roadster qualified for government incentives in several nations. According to the U.S. EPA, the Roadster can travel on a single charge of its lithium-ion battery pack. The vehicle can accelerate from in 3.7 or 3.9 seconds depending on the model. It has a top speed of . The Roadster's efficie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roadster (bicycle)
A roadster bicycle is a type of utility bicycle once common worldwide, and still common in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and some parts of Europe. During the past few decades, traditionally styled roadster bicycles have regained popularity in the Western world, particularly as a lifestyle or fashion statement in an urban environment. Design and variants There were three basic variants of the roadster. Roadster Gents' roadster The classic gents' roadster, also known as the English roadster, has a lugged brazed steel diamond frame, rod-actuated brakes and of late, cable operated drum brake systems have been widely produced for the European market, upright North Road handlebars, a single gear ratio or three- or five-speed hub gears, a chaincase, steel mudguards, steel cranks, (ISO 635) wheels, Westwood rims, and often a Sturmey-Archer hub dynamo. Roadsters are built for durability above all else and no serious attempt is made to save weight in their design or constructio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roadster (automobile)
A roadster (also spider, spyder) is an open two-seat car with emphasis on sporting appearance or character. Initially an American term for a two-seat car with no weather protection, its usage has spread internationally and has evolved to include two-seat convertibles. The roadster was also a style of racing car driven in United States Auto Club (USAC) Championship Racing, including the Indianapolis 500, in the 1950s and 1960s. This type of racing car was superseded by rear-mid-engine cars. Etymology The term "roadster" originates in the United States, where it was used in the 19th century to describe a horse suitable for travelling. By the end of the century, the definition had expanded to include bicycles and tricycles. In 1916, the United States Society of Automobile Engineers defined a roadster as: "an open car seating two or three. It may have additional seats on running boards or in rear deck." Since it has a single row of seats, the main seat for the driver and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Panoz Roadster
The Panoz Roadster is a sports car launched in 1992 by the American manufacturer Panoz Auto Development Company of Georgia. The Roadster was succeeded by the AIV Roadster in 1997. They were built using aluminum, similar to that of the Plymouth Prowler first sold several years later in 1997. The Panoz Roadster was the first American-built aluminum intensive vehicle. Development Panoz had purchased the rights to a frame designed by Frank Costin used in a defunct Irish sportscar called the TMC Costin. Panoz had Freeman Thomas design a new body for the car. Aluminum body panels were produced by Superform USA in Riverside, CA, resulting in bodywork both light and strong. Ford Mustang running gear and engine were used, including the solid rear axle and independent front suspension, as well as the Borg-Warner T-5 (later updated to the T-45) manual five-speed unit. A seven-man crew built the first ten cars, and other workers were added later to the production team. The Costin chass ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eunos Roadster
The Mazda MX-5 (NA) (sold in Japan as the and in North America as the Mazda MX-5 Miata) is the first generation of the Mazda MX-5, manufactured from 1989 to 1997. Inspired by the post-war era British sports cars, the MX-5 rejuvenated interest in roadsters after the demise of cars such as the MG B, Triumph Spitfire, and Fiat 124 Spider. Since its debut, the MX-5 has won numerous automotive awards and has become the world's best selling sports car. Overview The MX-5 was unveiled at the Chicago Auto Show on February 10, 1989, with a price tag of . The MX-5, with production code NA, was made available for delivery to buyers worldwide in the following dates: May 1989 (as a 1990 model) in the US and Canada; September 1, 1989 in Japan; and 1990 in Europe. An optional hardtop was made available at the same time, in sheet moulding compound (SMC). Demand initially outstripped production, fueled by enthusiastic press reviews. In Japan, the car was not badged as a Mazda, as the comp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mazda Roadster
__NOTOC__ Roadster may refer to: Transportation * Roadster (automobile), an open, two-seat, often sporty car ** Roadster utility, an automobile with an open-topped roadster body and a rear cargo bed * Roadster (bicycle), a utilitarian bicycle, typically traditional in design * Roadster (horse), a type of driving competition for horses * A roadster motorcycle, another name for a standard Vehicle models Cars * Haynes Roadster, a roadster sports car * Mazda Roadster, also known as the Eunos Roadster, a sports car * Morgan Roadster, a roadster sports car * Panoz Roadster, a sports car * Smart Roadster, a sports car * Singer Roadster, a roadster touring car * Tesla Roadster (first generation), an all-electric sports car ** Elon Musk's Tesla Roadster Elon Musk's Tesla Roadster launched in to deep space by SpaceX * Tesla Roadster (second generation), an upcoming all-electric sports car * Triumph Roadster, a roadster touring car * Mini Roadster, a sports compact car * Eunos Roadst ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Smart Roadster
The Smart Roadster (W452) is a two-door, two-seater sports car classified in the S-segment in Europe. It was first introduced in 2002 by Smart GmbH. The Roadster and its variant, the Roadster Coupe, Coupé, enjoyed mostly successful sales during their production run. In total, approximately 43,000 units were produced before the model was discontinued in November 2005. The final Smart Roadster built now resides in the Mercedes-Benz Museum. It is defined by a consortium between Switzerland (Swatch), Germany (Mercedes-Benz) and France, whose vehicle remains "Made in France" because it is built entirely at its Hambach, Moselle, Hambach factory in Moselle (department), Moselle. History The two-seat, long Smart City-Coupe (later named Smart Fortwo) was launched at the 1998 Paris Motor Show. This was the beginning of a new car brand and one of the more radical vehicle concepts to hit the European market since the bubble cars of the 1950s. It was also the beginning of a difficult perio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Triumph Roadster
The Triumph Roadster is a roadster produced by Britain's Standard Motor Company from 1946 until 1949. It was first available as the Triumph 1800 Roadster (18TR) from 1946 to 1948 and then as the Triumph 2000 Roadster (TRA) from 1948 to 1949. Triumph 1800 Roadster (18TR) The 1800 Roadster, model number 18TR, was designed in the closing days of World War II. Triumph had been bought by the Standard Motor Company in 1944, and the managing director of Standard, Sir John Black, wanted a sports car to take on Jaguar, which had used Standard engines in the pre-war period. Frank Callaby was selected to style the new car. After getting Black's approval for the general shape, Callaby worked with Arthur Ballard to design the details of the body. Design of the rolling chassis was by Ray Turner. Walter Belgrove, who had styled the pre-war Triumphs and was employed as Chief Body Engineer, had no part in the design. Early post-war steel shortages meant that most of the body was built from alu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Singer Roadster
The Singer Roadster is a nine tax horsepower open 2/4-seater sports-tourer automobile manufactured by Singer Motors, Singer from 1939 until 1955. It was launched in March 1939 as an open version of Singer's Bantam Singer 9, Bantam saloon and using many Bantam parts. After less than six months production was suspended for the duration of World War II then restarted with the engine moved forward, more interior space and other minor modifications. The Roadster was upgraded to the 4A model in 1949 with a 4-speed Manual transmission, manual gearbox. The short lived 4AB and 4AC models were released in 1950 followed by the 4AD SM Roadster in 1951. Singer Roadsters competed with the MG T series. The flowing lines of the car made it one of the most attractive roadsters in the market. The last cars were made in 1955. A few special Singer 4A car bodies were made by coach maker James Young. __TOC__ Singer 9 Roadster 1939-1949 The original Roadster was an occasional four-seat, two-door ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Morgan Roadster
The Morgan Roadster is a model produced by the Morgan Motor Company. It was introduced in 2004, replacing the Morgan Plus 8. The car is identical to its predecessor except for new, modern Ford V6 mechanicals. The new engine develops similar power, though less torque, and is slightly lighter than the Rover V8 which results in increased performance and better fuel economy. Air conditioning is now standard on U.S. models. Like its predecessor, the chassis consists of a standard ladder frame design and is built from galvanised steel with five tubular or box section cross members. The body is built of steel and aluminum around an ash frame. The Car suspension, suspension is a traditional Morgan sliding pillar suspension, slider type up front and solid axle/leaf spring at the rear. Unlike its predecessor, the Roadster was available as a 2-seater or a 4-seater. The standard colour range is Royal Ivory, Corsa Red, Indigo Blue, Connaught Green, and Black, but any single colour or two- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
