2012 Tesla Model S Road Test Specs

Vehicle

Year Make Model	2012 Tesla Model S Signature Performance 4dr Sedan (3-phase, 4-pole electric DD)
Vehicle Type	RWD 4dr 5-passenger Sedan
Base MSRP	$107,350
Options on test vehicle	21-Inch Silver Wheels With High-Performance Tires ($3,500); Rear-Facing Child Seats ($1,500 -- includes two rear-facing jump seats equipped with five-point harness seatbelts for young children up to 5 feet tall. Seats fold completely flat when not in use); All-Glass Tilt-Slide Panoramic Roof ($1,500 -- includes glass panoramic roof made of lightweight safety glass, manual sunshades); High-Power Wall Connector ($1,200)
As-tested MSRP	$115,050
Assembly location	Fremont, California

Configuration	Transverse rear-mounted electric motor, rear-wheel drive
Engine type	Liquid-cooled 3-phase, 4-pole AC induction motor
Fuel cutoff/rev limiter (rpm)	16,000
Horsepower (hp @ rpm)	416 @ 5,000-8,600
Torque (lb-ft @ rpm)	443 @ 0-5,100
Fuel type	Electricity
Electric motor rating (kW)	310
Battery type	Liquid-cooled, lithium-ion
Battery capacity, rated (kW-hr)	85
Transmission type	Single-speed direct drive
Final-drive ratio (x:1)	9.73
Differential(s)	Open

Suspension, front	Independent high-mount upper wishbone with dual-pivot lower links, pneumatic spring, monotube damper, stabilizer bar
Suspension, rear	Independent multilink with lower wishbone, pneumatic spring, monotube damper, stabilizer bar
Steering type	Electric-assist, speed-proportional rack-and-pinion steering
Steering ratio (x:1)	13.0
Tire make and model	Michelin Pilot Sport PS2
Tire type	Asymmetrical summer, high-performance
Tire size, front	245/35ZR21 96Y
Tire size, rear	265/35ZR21 101Y
Wheel size, front	21-by-8.5
Wheel size, rear	21-by-9
Wheel material	Cast aluminum
Brakes, front	14-by-1.3-inch ventilated cast-iron discs with four-piston fixed calipers
Brakes, rear	14.4-by-1.1-inch ventilated cast-iron discs with four-piston fixed calipers

Acceleration, 0-30 mph (sec.)	2.0
0-45 mph (sec.)	3.0
0-60 mph (sec.)	4.3
0-75 mph (sec.)	6.1
1/4-mile (sec. @ mph)	12.6 @ 108.3
0-60 with 1 foot of rollout (sec.)	4.0
0-30 mph, trac ON (sec.)	2.0
0-45 mph, trac ON (sec.)	3.0
0-60 mph, trac ON (sec.)	4.3
0-75 mph, trac ON (sec.)	6.1
1/4-mile, trac ON (sec. @ mph)	12.6 @ 108.2
0-60, trac ON with 1 foot of rollout (sec.)	4.0
Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.)	27
60-0 mph (ft.)	108
Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph)	66.8
Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) ESC ON	66.0
Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g)	0.86
Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) ESC ON	0.86
Sound level @ idle (dB)	35.4
@ Full throttle (dB)	64.2
@ 70 mph cruise (dB)	61.2
Engine speed @ 70 mph (rpm)	Not displayed

Acceleration comments	As you would expect in an electric car with a ton of instant torque, the Tesla gets off the line in a hurry, and with zero wheelspin. The seemingly endless forward thrust does level off toward the end of the quarter-mile. First and second runs were quickest. After that, times get slower despite plenty of remaining charge, most likely because of heat buildup in the motor's starter. By the 6th and final run it had dropped of by 0.3 second.
Braking comments	Very firm pedal, feels like a normal car. Just a bit of extra travel at the end of the stroke. No fade and rock-solid stability. First stop was 110 feet. Second stop was shortest at 110 feet. Third stop (out of six) was longest at 112 feet. Consistent.
Handling comments	Skid pad: Definitely felt the weight here, and the lack of a free-revving internal-combustion engine means changes in throttle have less effect on the chassis. Still, the Tesla feels quite precise. Slalom: The stability control system cannot be fully defeated, but I was impressed with the lack of intervention. And it would even allow some power-on oversteer at the end of the run before it would dab the brakes. I preferred the steering set to the midlevel Standard mode. Sport seemed like it was fighting me more than helping. This is a very long and heavy car, and that it does this well around the cones points to an excellent suspension tuning compromise.

Test date	8/14/2012
Elevation (ft.)	1,121
Temperature (°F)	97
Relative humidity (%)	25
Barometric pressure (in. Hg)	28.56
Wind (mph, direction)	2.6, headwind
Odometer (mi.)	2,185
Fuel used for test	Electricity
As-tested tire pressures, f/r (psi)	42/42

EPA fuel economy (mpg)	88 city/90 highway/89 combined MPGe (38 kWh/100 miles)
Driving range (mi.)	265 (EPA rating); 265.4 (Edmunds observed)

Stereo description	AM/FM/HD radio, 580 watts, 12 speakers, Dolby Pro Logic 7.1 surround sound
iPod/digital media compatibility	Standard Bluetooth audio, USB stick (iPod charge only)
Satellite radio	Standard Sirius/XM ready
Hard-drive music storage capacity (Gb)	Standard flash memory storage for 3,000 songs
Rear seat video and entertainment	Not available
Bluetooth phone connectivity	Standard
Navigation system	Standard with traffic
Telematics (OnStar, etc.)	Not available
Smart entry/Start	Standard ignition (via sitting down), doors, trunk
Parking aids	Standard back-up camera
Blind-spot detection	Not available
Adaptive cruise control	Not available
Lane-departure monitoring	Not available
Collision warning/avoidance	Not available
Night Vision	Not available
Driver coaching display	Standard

Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.)	4,647
Curb weight, as tested (lbs.)	4,770
Weight distribution, as tested, f/r (%)	47/53
Length (in.)	196.0
Width (in.)	77.3
Height (in.)	56.5
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
Shoulder room, front (in.)	57.7
Shoulder room, rear (in.)	55.0
Seating capacity	5
Trunk volume (cu-ft)	5.3 (front trunk)
Max cargo volume behind 1st row (cu-ft)	58.1
behind 2nd row (cu-ft)	26.3
GVWR (lbs.)	5,664
Ground clearance (in.)	6.0

Bumper-to-bumper	4 years/50,000 miles
Powertrain	8 years/Unlimited miles
Hybrid/battery	8 years/Unlimited miles (85 kWh battery - 8/125k for 60 kWh, 8/100k for 40 kWh)