Model S and Nvidia at 2012 CES

[doug]

Did Tesla ever actually confirm themselves that they're using Tegra 3 chips?

 

[dsm363]

Not sure. Found this though:
Exciting Opportunities in Nvidia Corporation, Bangalore s Blog

NVIDIA processor technology drives the infotainment systems of some of the world’s most innovative cars — including Audi and Lamborghini — and soon will power systems in models from BMW, Tesla Motors, Maserati and Rolls Royce, among others.
Tegra 3 is the world’s first quad-core mobile processor.

 

[W.Petefish]

Did Tesla ever actually confirm themselves that they're using Tegra 3 chips?

No, but you can infer that based on what NVIDIA said.

 

[FalconNinetyD]

Engadget says it will be the Tegra 3.

NVIDIA's Tegra 3 chips coming to cars, starting with the Tesla S, as well as Audi and Lamborghini/

Love the performance of the Tegra 3 in my Asus TF201

 

[strider]

I have a friend at NVidia and he says it's both - Tegra 2 for the instrument cluster and Tegra 3 for the 17" screen.

 

[AnOutsider]

I have a friend at NVidia and he says it's both - Tegra 2 for the instrument cluster and Tegra 3 for the 17" screen.

I think that was guessed at earlier. Makes sense!