| Year Make Model | 2012 Tesla Model S 4dr Sedan (3-phase, 4-pole electric) |
| Vehicle Type | RWD 4dr 5-passenger sedan |
| Estimated MSRP | $107,350 (including destination) |
| Assembly location | Freemont, California |
| Configuration | Transverse, rear-motor, rear-wheel drive |
| Engine type | Three-phase four-pole electric, direct drive |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 416 @ 5,000 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 443 @ 0 |
| Fuel type | Electric |
| Battery capacity, rated (kW-hr) | 85 |
| Transmission type | Single-speed direct drive |
| Suspension, front | Independent double wishbones, pneumatic springs, stabilizer bar |
| Suspension, rear | Independent multilink, pneumatic springs, stabilizer bar |
| Steering type | Electric speed-proportional power steering |
| Tire type | Performance front and rear |
| Tire size, front | 245/3521Z |
| Tire size, rear | P285/3021Z |
| Wheel size | 21 inches front and rear |
| Wheel material | Alloy |
| Brakes, front | 13.2-inch ventilated steel rotors |
| Brakes, rear | 14.4-inch ventilated steel rotors |
| 0-60 mph, mfr. claim (sec.) | 4.4 |
| Fuel economy, mfr. est. (mpg) | 89 MPGe, 265-mile EPA-rated range |
| Stereo description | 580-watt, 12-speaker Dolby Pro Logic AM/FM/XM audio system, WiFi enabled |
| iPod/digital media compatibility | iPod via two USB ports |
| Satellite radio | Standard |
| Hard-drive music storage capacity (Gb) | 3,000 songs |
| Bluetooth phone connectivity | Standard |
| Navigation system | 17-inch touchscreen |
| Smart entry/Start | Keyless entry |
| Parking aids | Back-up camera |
| Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 4,647 |
| Length (in.) | 196.0 |
| Width (in.) | 86.2 |
| Height (in.) | 56.1 |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 116.5 |
| Track, front (in.) | 65.4 |
| Track, rear (in.) | 66.9 |
| Turning circle (ft.) | 37.0 |
| Legroom, front (in.) | 42.7 |
| Legroom, rear (in.) | 35.4 |
| Headroom, front (in.) | 38.8 |
| Headroom, rear (in.) | 35.3 |
| Seating capacity | 7 |
| Trunk volume (cu-ft) | 26.3 |
| Max cargo volume behind 1st row (cu-ft) | 58.1 |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Powertrain | 8 years/100,000 miles for battery |
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