Model S specs

TEG · 03-26-2009, 09:11 PM

Official spec sheet here:
http://www.teslamotors.com/display_d..._ModelS_US.pdf

info culled from various news stories:

Price starting around $57,400 (probably reduced by EV rebates and credits)
60-0 braking in ~135 feet
0-60 in less than 6 seconds, 1/4 mile in ~14 seconds
Top speed ~120 MPH (~130?)
Redline: ~14K RPMs (~15K?)
Liquid cooled motor 300kw (402hp)
160 mile range base pack (42kWh, 5500 cells)
230 mile range upgrade (~60kWh, 7800 cells)
300 mile range upgrade (~90kWh, 7800 next generation cells)
curb weight: ~4000 lbs (listed as 3825 lbs some places)
length 196", wheelbase 116.5"
Coefficient of drag: 0.27 (vs 0.35 for the Roadster)
seats 5 with optional rear facing 3rd row for 2 more small children
small front trunk and large rear trunk with 60/40 folding rear seats to carry large items

Options listed here:
http://www.autobloggreen.com/2009/03...ile-range-0-6/
http://www.scottmoore.is-a-geek.com/...del-s-revealed
http://ecomodder.com/blog/tesla-mode...ric-car-seats/
• Panoramic roof with sliding moon roof
• Retracting door handles for improved aerodynamics
• Full-time 3G connectivity with Internet, HD and satellite radio
• Push button "gear" selector
• Brembo brakes
• Automatic rear lift gate
• 21-inch wheels, Front Tires 245/35ZR21, Rear Tires 285/30ZR21 (Advan Sport)
• 17-inch haptic touchscreen and customizable vehicle information display
• Fully digital instrument cluster
• LED and neon headlight and taillights, with xenon Hella low beams
• Smart-key power and push button gear selector
• Brembo brake system with new one-piece monobloc calipers and integral stiffening bridge to optimize performance
Front brake system:
• Brembo Gran Turismo
• Brembo 6-piston Monobloc Calipers
• Brembo 405x34mm 2-Piece Floating Slotted Discs with Billet Aluminum Hats
Rear brake system:
• Brembo Gran Turismo
• Brembo 4-piston Monobloc Calipers
• Brembo 380x28mm 2-Piece Slotted Discs with Billet Aluminum Hats

James · 03-26-2009, 09:18 PM

TESLA - Model S

Overview

- 300 mile range
- 45 minute QuickCharge
- 0-60 mph in 5.6 seconds
- Seats 7 people
- More Cargo space than station wagons
- 2X as efficient as hybrids
- 17 inch infotainment touchscreen

Range

- Up to 300 mile range
- 45 minute QuickCharge
- Charges from 120V, 240V or 480V
- 5 minute battery swap

Utility

- Seating for 5 adults + 2 child seats
- Unique hatch for oversized items
- 60/40 flat-folding rear seat
- 2nd trunk under hood

Performance

- 0-60 mph in 5.6 seconds
- 120 mph top speed (edit: sometimes reported as 130)
- Sport sedan dynamics
- All-wheel-drive available (edit: probably not in the 1st model year)

TEG · 03-26-2009, 10:46 PM

They also mentioned plans for a future sport model with 0-60 < 5s

Saw this:
"They use the same battery tray for all three options... The 160 mile version will not use all the room in the tray, the 230 mile version would be full and the 300 mile version would be using a different type of LiIon battery with more energy capacity."

dpeilow · 03-27-2009, 02:39 AM

Just a note for Tesla: We don't have HD radio in Europe, the equivalents are DAB, DAB+ and in France it's T-DMB. Satellite radio is about to get going, as the 2 licenses for it are being finalised now (but it probably won't be compatible with XM Sirius).

Elon's update email just stated "electronically limited top speed of 130mph".

Michael · 03-28-2009, 03:11 PM

Was anyone able to get the specs on the Signature series model?

dpeilow · 03-29-2009, 12:32 AM

Presuming this is genuine, the dash in this shot shows battery 81%, Range in Miles 243. So does the silver car have a prototype 300 mile battery? (click for full original pic.)

TEG · 03-29-2009, 01:02 AM

I suppose if it was only being used for lower speed test drives, the range computer might give a very long projected range. If you started using it more at highway speeds, the expected range might go down.
But, you could be right about it having some sort of prototype pack.

dpeilow · 03-29-2009, 01:06 AM

It could be because of the low speed, but 243 is exactly 81% of 300 so it would be a big coincidence.

TEG · 03-29-2009, 01:17 AM

Yep... Good observation.

TEG · 04-02-2009, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael

Was anyone able to get the specs on the Signature series model?

Over here, Kevin wrote:

Quote:

It appears that the Signature Series will in fact be different from the Standard Series. The plan is currently slightly different from the Roadster Signature Series. Of course the plan might change but currently they are planning on the Signature Series to have unique badging and they believe that the Signature Series will have some features and options available that the Standard Series will not have. Carbon Fibre Accents on the inside of the car was the only thing mentioned. The main difference from the Roadster SS is going to be that all of the Model S SS will be totally loaded with options. In a sense the only options on the Signature Series will in fact be DOWNGRADES not upgrades.