More factory pics

The paint gloss on each car is so shiny that Tesla employees wear black patches over their wedding rings and watches to prevent even the slightest scratches.

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Currently, Tesla is making just one Model S a day as it focuses on quality control and gives meticulous attention to everything from the sound pouring out of the stereo system speakers to the gloss of the paint. Production volume is scheduled to slowly ramp up in coming months, and is expected to hit 80 to 100 cars a day by the end of the year.

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Trnsl8r said:

OK, I'm stupid... Where do you guys see the pictures?

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jomo25 said:

I'm on my iPad. On it the top pic above the article has prev/next pic arrows at the top right to let you cycle thru them in a slide show web page.

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heems said:

Not sure if this was posted already...

http://www.mercurynews.com/business/ci_20859341/tesla-motors-readies-launch-its-all-electric-model

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AnOutsider said:

Is this our first real shot of the black interior with red piping?

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tdelta1000 said:

It is and man it looks great!!! BTW, could this be Sig 107????

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NigelM said:

The center spreader bar across the pano roof is deeper than we've seen before, maybe it now includes the pull out blinds?

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NigelM said:

The center spreader bar across the pano roof is deeper than we've seen before, maybe it now includes the pull out blinds?

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gg_wants_a_tesla said:

And/or, might have something to do with Rollover crash safety rating?!

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Trnsl8r said:

Probably... Would be nice if that was optional...

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Vehicles take what is essentially a shower with recycled water to check for sealing and leaks.

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tdelta1000 said:

It is and man it looks great!!! BTW, could this be Sig 107????

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