Tesla S Model Sedan Hits the
Road
Introducing a car
so advanced it sets the new standard for premium performance. At the heart
of the vehicle is the proven Tesla powertrain, delivering both unprecedented
range and a thrilling drive experience. With a rigid body structure, nearly
50/50 weight distribution and a remarkably low center of gravity, Model S
offers the responsiveness and agility expected from world’s best sports cars
while providing the ride quality of a sedan.
POWERTRAIN
Tesla’s advanced electric powertrain
delivers exhilarating performance. Unlike
the internal combustion engine with hundreds
of moving pieces that spark, pump, belch,
and groan, the Tesla motor has only one
moving piece: the rotor. As a result, Model
S acceleration is instantaneous, like
flipping a switch. Hit the accelerator. In
5.6 seconds, Model S is traveling 60 miles
per hour, without hesitation and without a
drop of gasoline.
MODEL S PERFORMANCE
Model S Performance takes electric
performance to the next level. Equipped with
the 85 kilowatt-hour battery and a high
performance drive inverter, Model S
Performance accelerates to 60 miles per hour
in 4.4 seconds. If driven the same way as
Model S, both cars achieve the same
efficiency thanks to the unique powertrain
design. Model S Performance features an
interior replete with Alcantara and carbon
fiber accents.
BATTERY PACK
The Model S is designed as an alternative to cars such as the BMW 5 Series,
the Audi A6, and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, with an anticipated base price
of US $57,400. Tesla is selling the car worldwide and will introduce
regional pricing closer to the beginning of deliveries in June 2012. Tesla
is offering three options for battery packs, allowing customers to select
from 160 miles, 230 miles or 300 miles per charge before it must be
recharged.
