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Segment: Large
Production years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016

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After the successful Roadster, Elon Musk understood that a four-door vehicle was needed on the electric car market. A market that Tesla created.

The electric car revolution started when a sports car with an internal combustion engine lost a drag race in front of an anonymous car-manufacturer with a motor powered by a set of batteries. The introduction of the Model S made things look even worse for the sports-cars fans. The plastic-looking, silent vehicle challenged more and more supercars.

The world was not ready to see a car without a grille in the front, even though the Model S didn't need one. So it featured a black plastic panel instead. The sharp, angular, headlights were fitted with LED in a time when the bi-xenon headlights have dominated the market. It was way ahead of its times. From the sides, the sleek and aerodynamic profile resembled a sports car's look, but it featured four doors.

The interior was had a shocking look for its times. The minimalist design featured a dashboard dominated by a huge, portrait mode, 17" touch-screen placed over the center stack. It was fitted as standard with internet compatibility and over-the-air updates. The system controlled various car functions, including the charging, drive modes, and climate control unit. The car featured a panoramic glass roof. Due to the lack of a transmission tunnel, the flat floor allowed better legroom for the rear passengers, and the big wheelbase made the things even better.

Tesla installed a floor-mounted battery pack, consisting of laptop lithium-ion cells. Depending on the version, it powered the rear or all-wheels via two or four motors. The performances were stunning for its segment. The slowest version could reach 100 kph (62 mph) from standing still in 6.1 seconds, while the top model P90D did the same test in only 3 seconds.

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TESLA Model S 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
  8 electric
  • 60 RWD (380 HP)
  • 70 RWD (387 HP)
  • 70D RWD (525 HP)
  • 85 RWD (380 HP)
  • 85D RWD (376 HP)
  • 90D AWD (525 HP)
  • P85D AWD (691 HP)
  • P90D AWD (762 HP)

TESLA Model S
60 RWD (380 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 60 RWD (380 HP)
Power:283 KW @ - RPM
385 HP @ - RPM
380 BHP @ - RPM
Torque:325 lb-ft @ 0-5000 RPM
441 Nm @ 0-5000 RPM
Fuel System:Electric
Fuel:Electric
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:120 mph (193 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):6.1 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:1-Speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:245/45 R19
DIMENSIONS
Length:196 in (4978 mm)
Width:77.3 in (1963 mm)
Height:56.9 in (1445 mm)
Front/rear Track:65.4/66.9 in (1,661/1,699 mm)
Wheelbase:116.5 in (2959 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.65 in (144 mm)
Cargo Volume:31.6 cuFT (895 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.24
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:4647 lbs (2108 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5710 lbs (2590 kg)
POWER SYSTEM SPECS
Power pack:Lithium-Ion
Nominal Capacity:60 kWh
Range:208.2 miles (335.1 km)
Notes


TESLA Model S
70 RWD (387 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 70 RWD (387 HP)
Power:285 KW @ - RPM
387.5 HP @ - RPM
382 BHP @ - RPM
Torque:325 lb-ft @ 0-5000 RPM
441 Nm @ 0-5000 RPM
Fuel System:70 kWh Li-ion battery pack
Fuel:Electric
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:140 mph (225 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):5.8 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:single gear
BRAKES SPECS
Front:355 mm x 32 mm Ventilated Discs
Rear:365 mm x 28 mm Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:245/45 R19
DIMENSIONS
Length:195.9 in (4976 mm)
Width:77.3 in (1963 mm)
Height:56.5 in (1435 mm)
Front/rear Track:2.6/2.6 in (66/66 mm)
Wheelbase:116.5 in (2959 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.65 in (144 mm)
Cargo Volume:31.6 cuFT (895 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.24
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:4936 lbs (2239 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5710 lbs (2590 kg)
Notes
Electric range:
230 mi (370 km) (EPA)

TESLA Model S
70D RWD (525 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 70D RWD (525 HP)
Power:386.1 KW @ - RPM
525 HP @ - RPM
518 BHP @ - RPM
Torque:387 lb-ft @ 0-5000 RPM
525 Nm @ 0-5000 RPM
Fuel System:70 kWh Li-ion battery pack
Fuel:Electric
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:140 mph (225 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):5.4 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:single gear
BRAKES SPECS
Front:355 mm x 32 mm Ventilated Discs
Rear:365 mm x 28 mm Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:245/45 R19
DIMENSIONS
Length:195.9 in (4976 mm)
Width:77.3 in (1963 mm)
Height:56.5 in (1435 mm)
Front/rear Track:2.6/2.6 in (66/66 mm)
Wheelbase:116.5 in (2959 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.65 in (144 mm)
Cargo Volume:31.6 cuFT (895 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.24
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:4936 lbs (2239 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5710 lbs (2590 kg)
Notes
Electric range:
240 mi (386 km) (EPA)

TESLA Model S
85 RWD (380 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 85 RWD (380 HP)
Power:283 KW @ - RPM
385 HP @ - RPM
380 BHP @ - RPM
Torque:325 lb-ft @ 0-5800 RPM
441 Nm @ 0-5800 RPM
Fuel System:85 kWh Li-ion battery pack
Fuel:Electric
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:125 mph (201 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):5.6 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:single gear
BRAKES SPECS
Front:355 mm x 32 mm Ventilated Discs
Rear:365 mm x 28 mm Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:245/45 R19
DIMENSIONS
Length:196 in (4978 mm)
Width:77.3 in (1963 mm)
Height:56.9 in (1445 mm)
Front/rear Track:65.4/66.9 in (1,661/1,699 mm)
Wheelbase:116.5 in (2959 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.65 in (144 mm)
Cargo Volume:31.6 cuFT (895 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.24
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:4647 lbs (2108 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5710 lbs (2590 kg)
Notes
Electric Range:
265 mi (426 km) (EPA)

TESLA Model S
85D RWD (376 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 85D RWD (376 HP)
Power:280 KW @ - RPM
381 HP @ - RPM
375 BHP @ - RPM
Torque:325 lb-ft @ 0-5100 RPM
441 Nm @ 0-5100 RPM
Fuel System:85 kWh Li-ion battery pack
Fuel:Electric
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:155 mph (249 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):5.4 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:single gear
BRAKES SPECS
Front:355 mm x 32 mm Ventilated Discs
Rear:365 mm x 28 mm Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:245/45 R19
DIMENSIONS
Length:196 in (4978 mm)
Width:77.3 in (1963 mm)
Height:56.5 in (1435 mm)
Front/rear Track:65.4/66.9 in (1,661/1,699 mm)
Wheelbase:116.5 in (2959 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.65 in (144 mm)
Cargo Volume:31.6 cuFT (895 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.24
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:4647 lbs (2108 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5710 lbs (2590 kg)
Notes
Electric Range:
270 mi (434 km) (EPA)

TESLA Model S
90D AWD (525 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 90D AWD (525 HP)
Power:386.1 KW @ - RPM
525 HP @ - RPM
518 BHP @ - RPM
Torque:485 lb-ft @ 0-5000 RPM
658 Nm @ 0-5000 RPM
Fuel System:90 kWh Li-ion battery pack
Fuel:Electric
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:155 mph (249 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):4.4 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:single gear
BRAKES SPECS
Front:355 mm x 32 mm Ventilated Discs
Rear:365 mm x 28 mm Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:245/45 R19
DIMENSIONS
Length:195.9 in (4976 mm)
Width:77.3 in (1963 mm)
Height:56.5 in (1435 mm)
Front/rear Track:2.6/2.6 in (66/66 mm)
Wheelbase:116.5 in (2959 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.65 in (144 mm)
Cargo Volume:31.6 cuFT (895 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.24
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:4936 lbs (2239 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5710 lbs (2590 kg)
Notes
Electric range:
294 mi (473 km) (EPA)

TESLA Model S
P85D AWD (691 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - P85D AWD (691 HP)
Total maximum power:514.8 kw (700 hp)
Total maximum torque:687 lb-ft (931 Nm)
Fuel System:Electric
Fuel:Electric
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:155 mph (249 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):3.3 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:single gear
BRAKES SPECS
Front:355 mm x 32 mm Ventilated Discs
Rear:365 mm x 28 mm Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:245/45 R19
DIMENSIONS
Length:195.9 in (4976 mm)
Width:77.3 in (1963 mm)
Height:56.5 in (1435 mm)
Front/rear Track:2.6/2.6 in (66/66 mm)
Wheelbase:116.5 in (2959 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.65 in (144 mm)
Cargo Volume:31.6 cuFT (895 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.24
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:4936 lbs (2239 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5710 lbs (2590 kg)
POWER SYSTEM SPECS
Power pack:Lithium-Ion
Nominal Capacity:85 kWh
Range:252.9 miles (407.0 km)
Notes
Electric range:
253 mi (407 km) (EPA)

MPGe: 89 city / 98 highway / 93 combined

TESLA Model S
P90D AWD (762 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - P90D AWD (762 HP)
Power:560.5 KW @ - RPM
762 HP @ - RPM
752 BHP @ - RPM
Torque:713 lb-ft @ 0-5000 RPM
967 Nm @ 0-5000 RPM
Fuel System:Electric
Fuel:Electric
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:155 mph (249 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):3 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:single gear
BRAKES SPECS
Front:355 mm x 32 mm Ventilated Discs
Rear:365 mm x 28 mm Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:245/45 R19
DIMENSIONS
Length:195.9 in (4976 mm)
Width:77.3 in (1963 mm)
Height:56.5 in (1435 mm)
Front/rear Track:2.6/2.6 in (66/66 mm)
Wheelbase:116.5 in (2959 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.65 in (144 mm)
Cargo Volume:31.6 cuFT (895 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.24
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:4936 lbs (2239 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5710 lbs (2590 kg)
POWER SYSTEM SPECS
Power pack:Lithium-Ion
Nominal Capacity:90 kWh
Range:269.7 miles (434.0 km)
Notes

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