Model S Updates

[Kevin Harney]

2.5 years? So does that make the model a 2013 or 2014 model year car?

I am sure they will do the same as the Roadster. Make the SS 2012 and then skip to 2014MY.

[dpeilow]

Detroit Auto Show: Tesla Model S Prototype - Wheels Blog - NYTimes.com

Is it real? Not quite, but the eventual real Model S sedan is coming into sharper focus. A nonoperational design study was displayed at the Frankfurt Motor Show last fall. The Model S shown here – one of two working prototypes, Tesla says – is the first one we’ve seen with a real interior.

What they said: “Development continues toward production for the Model S,” said Elon Musk, Tesla’s chief executive. “We now have two running prototypes, including the one on display here today.”

[Kevin Harney]

Does that mean that the Red one is NOT a repainted Silver one ?!?!?!?

[AnOutsider]

2.5 years is disheartening, I can't help but feel like the horse chasing the carrot. For Tesla's sake, I hope another company doesn't beat them to the punch with an EV sedan that can do all they promised and more beforehand.

As for the first model with an interior, I could've sworn the one we rode in in NYC had an interior. Most likely not the final, refined interior, but it definitely looked clean enough to drive off the lot.

[Cobos]

This was very expected and they are still only about half a year later than their original date. If they actually start selling P series cars in late 2012 that's earlier than my original personal estimate :)

Cobos

[dpeilow]

Detroit auto show: Tesla touts its ambitious product goals

--There are currently two running prototypes of the Model S, but the company hopes to have 20 or 30 by the end of the year.

[Kevin Harney]

That's an encouraging statement :)

[dsm363]

That's an encouraging statement :)

Yeah. They need to have at least one per store (even if it's the kind that just sits in the showroom) to help sell it and the brand.

[Kevin Harney]

but why are they not calling them EP's yet?