2012 Tesla Model S Specifications

2012 Tesla Model S

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2012 Tesla Model S

Starting MSRP $57,400–$105,400

Specifications

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Specifications shown for: Signature 4dr Sedan

Engines

See Specs 362-hp, (electric)  

Transmissions

See Specs 1-speed automatic  

Powertrain

Standard Alternator  
Standard None exhaust
Standard 8,000 battery pack modules  
Standard Lithium ion battery pack  
9.73 Axle ratio  
Standard Rear-wheel drive  

Suspension/Handling

Standard Adaptive suspension  
4-corner Auto-leveling suspension  
Standard Independent front double wishbone suspension w/anti-roll bar  
automatic w/driver control Ride control  
Standard Front air springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized front shocks  
Standard Independent rear multi-link suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Rear air springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized rear shocks  
automatic w/driver control Height-adjustable shocks  
Standard Speed-sensing electric power-assist rack-pinion steering  
Standard P245/35YR21.0 BSW performance tires  
Available P245/45YR19.0 BSW AS tires  
Standard 21" wheels
Available 19" wheels

Body Exterior Features

Standard 4 doors
Standard Power liftgate  
Standard Auto dimming power remote heated folding side-view door mirrors  
Standard Rear lip spoiler  
Standard Chrome door handles  
Standard Body-colored front and rear bumpers  
Standard Rear bumper with chrome rub strip  
Standard Aluminum body material  
Standard Black w/chrome surround grille  

Convenience Features

Standard Automatic dual-zone front air conditioning  
Standard Rear air conditioning with separate controls  
Standard Console ducts  
Available Front and rear express open/close sliding and tilting glass sunroof  
Available Sunshade  
Standard 3 driver memory seat settings (includes door mirrors, steering wheel,)  
Standard Cruise control with steering wheel controls  
Standard Power trunk/hatch/door remote release  
Standard Power windows with front and rear 1-touch down  
Standard Keyfob (all doors) remote keyless entry  
Standard Illuminated entry  
Standard Integrated key/remote  
Standard Auto-locking doors  
Standard Proximity key  
Standard Keyfob trunk/hatch/door release  
Standard Remote engine start  
Standard Steering wheel with power tilting, power telescoping  
Standard Day-night rearview mirror  
Standard Illuminated driver and passenger-side visor mirrors  
Homelink Garage door transmitter  
Standard Navigation system with voice activation  
Standard Front cupholder  
Standard Full floor console with covered box  
Standard Glove box  
Standard Bin instrument-panel storage  
Standard Driver's footrest  
Standard 1 12V DC power outlet  

Seats and Trim

Standard Max. seating capacity of 5  
Available Max. seating capacity of 7  
Standard Front bucket seats  
Standard Driver and passenger heated-cushions  
Standard Driver and passenger heated-seatbacks  
Standard 8-way driver and passenger seat adjustments  
Standard Power reclining driver and passenger seats  
Standard Power 4-way driver and passenger lumbar support  
Standard Power height-adjustable driver and passenger seats  
Standard Power driver and passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Standard Power driver and passenger cushion tilt  
Standard Front center armrest  
Standard Rear 60-40 bench seat  
Standard Rear seat fold-forward seatback  
Available Fixed third row jump seat  
Available Rear facing third row seat  
Available Fold into floor third row seat  
Standard Leather front and rear seat upholstery  
Standard Leather door panel trim  
Standard Full cloth headliner  
Standard Carpet floor covering  
Standard Deluxe sound insulation  
Standard Metal-look/piano black instrument panel insert  
Available Genuine wood/metal-look instrument panel insert  
Standard Metal-look door panel insert  
Standard Piano black console insert  
Available Genuine wood console insert  
Standard Leather steering wheel  
Standard Leather dashboard  
Standard Carpet front floor mats  
Standard Metal-look interior accents  
Standard Carpet cargo space  
Standard Carpet trunk lid/rear cargo door  
Standard Carpet cargo mat  
Standard Rigid cargo cover  
Standard Cargo tie-downs  
Standard Concealed cargo storage  
Standard Cargo net  

Entertainment Features

Standard AM/FM/HD with seek-scan  
Standard MP3 decoder  
Standard Radio data system  
Standard 580W premium amplifier  
Dolby ProLogic 7.1 Digital signal processor  
Standard Voice activated radio  
Standard Steering-wheel mounted audio controls  
Standard 12 speakers
Standard Internet access  
Standard 1 1st row LCD monitor  
Standard Wireless phone connectivity  
Standard Window grid antenna  

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation Features

Standard Delay-off projector beam high intensity low/high beam headlamps  
Standard Auto-leveling headlights  
Standard Front fog lights  
Standard Variable intermittent rain detecting wipers speed-sensitive wipers wipers  
Standard Rear window defroster  
Standard Light-tinted windows  
Standard Dome light with fade  
Standard Front and rear reading lights  
Standard 4 door curb/courtesy lights  
Standard Variable instrument panel lighting  
Standard Analog display  
Standard Compass  
Standard Outside-temperature display  
Standard Tire specific low-tire-pressure warning  
Standard Rear camera only parking sensors  
Standard Trip computer  
Standard Trip odometer  
Standard In-dash clock  
Standard Systems monitor  
Standard Lights-on warning  
Standard Key-in-ignition warning  
Standard Door-ajar warning  
Standard Trunk-ajar warning  

Safety and Security

Standard Four-wheel ABS brakes  
Standard 4 ABS channels  
Standard Four-wheel disc brakes  
Standard Front and rear ventilated disc brakes  
Standard Daytime running lights  
Standard Driver and passenger front-impact airbags  
Standard Seat-mounted driver and passenger side-impact airbags  
Standard Curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbag  
Standard Knee airbag  
Standard Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor  
Standard Front seatbelt pre-tensioners  
Standard 3 point rear center seatbelt  
Standard Side-impact bars  
Standard Perimeter/approach lights  
Standard Tailgate/rear door lock included with power doors  
Standard Rear child safety locks  
Standard Immobilizer  
Standard Security system  
Standard Stability control  
Standard ABS and driveline traction control  
Standard Fixed front head restraints  
Standard 3 rear head restraints  

Standard Specs and Dimensions

362-hp @ 6,000 rpm Engine horsepower  
325 lbs.-ft. Engine torque  
88 mpg Fuel economy city  
90 mpg Fuel economy highway  
.24 Drag coefficient  
4,647 lbs. Curb weight  
195.9" Exterior length  
77.3" Exterior body width  
56.5" Exterior height  
117.7" Wheelbase  
65.4" Front tread  
66.9" Rear tread  
18.5' Turning radius  
6.1" Ground clearance (max.)  
42.7" Front legroom  
35.4" Rear legroom  
38.8" Front headroom  
35.3" Rear headroom  
55.0" Front hiproom  
54.7" Rear hiproom  
57.7" Front shoulder room  
55.0" Rear shoulder room  
94.0 cu.ft. Passenger volume  
31.6 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume  
58.1 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume seats folded  
63.4 cu.ft. Maximum interior cargo volume  

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