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2012 Tesla Model S Base 4dr Sedan

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Rear Wheel Drive, Sedan

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

Sedan

Drivetrain:

Rear Wheel Drive

Passenger Capacity:

Passenger Volume (ft³):

94.0

Base Curb Weight (lbs):

4647

Engine Type:

Electric

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

362 @ 6000

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

325

Suspension Type - Front:

Double-Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear:

Multi-Link

Front Tire Size:

245/45R19

Rear Tire Size:

245/45R19

Front Wheel Size (in):

19 x - TBD -

Rear Wheel Size (in):

19 x - TBD -

Front Wheel Material:

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Material:

Aluminum

Brake ABS System:

4-Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ):

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

14.4 x 1.1

Wheelbase (in):

116.5

Length, Overall (in):

196.0

Advanced Technical Data

Number of Passenger Doors:

Trans Type:

First Gear Ratio (:1):

9.73

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):

w/Coil Springs

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm):

N/A

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm):

N/A

Steering Type:

Electric Rack-&-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):

37.0

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft):

N/A

Brake Type:

Pwr

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

14.0 x 1.3

Front Head Room (in):

38.8

Front Leg Room (in):

42.7

Front Shoulder Room (in):

57.7

Front Hip Room (in):

55.0

Second Head Room (in):

35.3

Second Leg Room (in):

35.4

Second Shoulder Room (in):

55.0

Second Hip Room (in):

54.7

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

77.3

Height, Overall (in):

56.5

Track Width, Front (in):

65.4

Track Width, Rear (in):

66.9

Min Ground Clearance (in):

6.0

EPA MPG Equivalent - City:

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy:

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined:

Battery Range (mi):

160 (Est)

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