This thread is made to discuss the Model S SuperSport Idea.
The idea gets its credit to Bonnie!
We may see an announcement this week at Detroit
Expectations:
Larger battery
AWD
Weight saving Tech i.e. More carbon Fiber, less trim
More supportive Seats
0-60 of 3 - 3.5
top speed of 140 mph
More exotic colors (green and orange we have seen)
Current cost consensus: $170k-$200k (very exclusive)
AIMc's Reasons it will happen:
1. The model S assembly line is up and running. It would take much less effort to put an extra motor in an S than into the new production X
2. We know what the S can do. Test the new drive system in a proven product first before putting it into the X. I doubt it will have to go through new safety testing/crash testing versus the X.
3. Ramping up for X production will drain some cash and potentially bring the stated goal of 25%+ gross down. Why not put out a super car that will include a super premium, super profit margin in Q1 and Q2 to help keep the gross margins up.
4. Battery production is the constraint. It is not going to get a lot better in the real near future. Put the batteries into the high margin vehicle.
My Conclusion:
Reasons we will see a SuperSport AWD Performance Model S P+ - lol :
Tesla realizes the consumer desire for a AWD. They see that an AWD Model S before Model X could hurt Model X. They want the Model S to compete in as many segments as possible. Tesla will most likely need a bigger battery for Model X, why not try it out first. A higher margin Model S could help balance the low margin Model X in beginning. Elon sees that they need Gen3 ASAP but, Tesla needs capital to do that. A high margin AWD Model S allows Tesla to do multiple things at once, besides creating a super fun toy. So by actually evaluating the idea, you find out that it is actually in Tesla's best interest to create a Model S SSP110+
Let me know your expectations or thoughts
The idea gets its credit to Bonnie!
We may see an announcement this week at Detroit
Expectations:
Larger battery
AWD
Weight saving Tech i.e. More carbon Fiber, less trim
More supportive Seats
0-60 of 3 - 3.5
top speed of 140 mph
More exotic colors (green and orange we have seen)
Current cost consensus: $170k-$200k (very exclusive)
AIMc's Reasons it will happen:
1. The model S assembly line is up and running. It would take much less effort to put an extra motor in an S than into the new production X
2. We know what the S can do. Test the new drive system in a proven product first before putting it into the X. I doubt it will have to go through new safety testing/crash testing versus the X.
3. Ramping up for X production will drain some cash and potentially bring the stated goal of 25%+ gross down. Why not put out a super car that will include a super premium, super profit margin in Q1 and Q2 to help keep the gross margins up.
4. Battery production is the constraint. It is not going to get a lot better in the real near future. Put the batteries into the high margin vehicle.
My Conclusion:
Reasons we will see a SuperSport AWD Performance Model S P+ - lol :
Tesla realizes the consumer desire for a AWD. They see that an AWD Model S before Model X could hurt Model X. They want the Model S to compete in as many segments as possible. Tesla will most likely need a bigger battery for Model X, why not try it out first. A higher margin Model S could help balance the low margin Model X in beginning. Elon sees that they need Gen3 ASAP but, Tesla needs capital to do that. A high margin AWD Model S allows Tesla to do multiple things at once, besides creating a super fun toy. So by actually evaluating the idea, you find out that it is actually in Tesla's best interest to create a Model S SSP110+
Let me know your expectations or thoughts
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