"Tesla Model S": specifications (photo)

“Tesla Model S” – is a 5-door electric car, which is produced by the American company Tesla Motors. For the first time this car has given to the public as a prototype in 2009, in Frankfurt. And full deliveries started in 2012, in June.

“Heart” of car

“Tesla Model S" today is the most powerful electric vehicle in existence. Any competitors not able to compete with this car according to its specifications. The heart of the machine is a rechargeable Li-ion battery. Its capacity is 85 kWh. This is enough for the 426 kilometers on a single charge. No electric car today is not able to produce the output.

In the first plans of developers and manufacturers had to start producing models of batteries which would have a capacity of 60 kWh. This would be enough for a much smaller number of kilometers (namely 335 km). There was also an idea to make the battery is 40 kWh. and all This would be enough for 260 miles. But in the end it's all refused. Basic car "Tesla Model S" uses the so-called liquid cooled AC motor, whose power is 362 HP

Start production

The Company started small – it was decided to release only the first one thousand saloons. It was limited edition, but with the battery of 85 kWh. It is available in two editions - Signature and Signature Performance. The cost of these vehicles was 95 and $ 400 105 400 respectively. In Russia, the “Tesla Model S” was sold at a price of 4.5 million rubles (old rate). By far the most expensive option is the version that reaches “hundreds” in 4.4 seconds. In the nineteenth, 2014, the lights went out in a car, “Tesla Model S P85D”. She reached the 100 km/h in just over three seconds.

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Modernization and changes

In 2013, the group showed the audience the opportunity to recharge the car in an interesting way. It was to automatically replace the battery. During the demonstration showed that this procedure generally takes approximately fifteen minutes. And this, I must say, two times faster than to fill a full Bank of machines, under the hood, which has a petrol engine. As stated by the President of the company (“Elon Max"), slow charging (enough twenty minutes in order to raise the level of available energy, up to 50 %) will remain free. But only at petrol filling stations of the company. A quick replacement will cost about 60-80 dollars. This amount is approximately equal and the price that many motorists give full fuel Bank.

Statistics says that in the first quarter of 2013 in the United States of America sold about 4750 instances of this model. So, this car became the most popular and famous luxury sedan. Even more popular than "BMW" seventh series, which is impressive.

In Europe, “Tesla Model S” is also very popular. In Norway in the first 14 days sold 322 units (closed "Volkswagen Golf"). And just to the end of the first quarter of the nineteenth, 2014, worldwide sold about 32 thousand of these machines.

Appearance

About the exterior just needed to tell apart. “Tesla Model S" reviews and receives extremely positive – and not just because of its practicality, but also because of the appearance. All car owners claim – is a truly exclusive car. At length he is almost five meters (4978 mm, to be exact), width – 2189 mm. the Height is 1,435 mm and the wheelbase – an impressive 2959 mm. ground Clearance is too happy – 145 mm.

The image of this car clearly sporting character. The main highlight of this car is smooth lines, soft and elegant outline, and in a very non-standard solutions. Special refinement gives way to the narrow optics and a radiator grille in an oval shape. Looks interesting and the bumper air intake with a compact and elegant foglights. The hood is decorated with a beautiful embossed ribs. Also the special charm of the exterior lend a retractable door handles and the unusual shape of the doors.

The Rear part also looks original. Immediately catch the eye of the compact size of the marker lamps and powerful wings with large bumper. And as an option to prospective buyers can be offered a rear spoiler made of carbon fiber, panoramic top (among other things of glass) and led fog lights.

Interior

“Tesla” - car (model S), which is designed for five people. However, in the version of the last year are still available seats for children (they are mounted in the rear compartment for cargo). By the way, the car boasts two trunks. Front – Department on 150 litres, and behind – 750 L. But if you fold the rear seats, you get 1800 L.

But now about the interior, which can be proud of “Tesla”. Car (model S) has bright feature – and it's just incredible size 17-inch (!) colour touchscreen display. His specialists turned outplace on the center console. Through this multimedia system you can control different systems of the machine: adjust the air conditioning system is operating to answer calls, adjust music, etc. And the screen displays the image with GPS and rear view camera.

Instrument panel – is another highlight, which is able to surprise this machine. “Tesla Model S” is not the usual numeric keypad, which is already used, and a large tablet. It specialists are very well mounted in the cart.

Comfort

I Must admit that the cabin is very spacious. The seatbacks are different anatomic profile and high-quality lateral support. Even the developers of well-chosen dimensions of the cushions, whereby the inside of the machine will feel comfortable each passenger.

“Tesla Model S", technical parameters will be addressed in more detail later, has a very rich standard equipment. First, it is the seat electrogastrogram, heated and with memory (set parameters are saved). Second – a motorized rear door. Thirdly – system of access to the interior without a key. Also cruise control and electric Windows, climate dual-zone climate control, rear-view mirrors that fold automatically and are heated with electric adjustment – it's all there inside, in addition to the above. Back in the car a powerful audio system with seven speakers, eight airbags, ABS, ESC and TCS. And of course, finish. As materials were used only high quality leather and natural wood.

Features

A demonstration version of the car was set 416-horsepower engine and the base model was equipped with a unit to 362 HP (270 kW). On the charge, acceleration and consumption has been said, and now – about what other figures can boast of “Tesla Model S”. Specifications are impressive – it's already two years after the release of the base version four-wheel drive. But most impressive are the functions of the autopilot. This car still smart! From the end of XX, 2014, all cars began to be equipped with a mini-camera and ultrasonic sensors in the bumpers. Thanks to this innovation, the machine will recognize the markings, road signs, obstacles and other traffic participants. And of course, the autopilot function, which is built into all models produced after October 9, 2014.

Handling

This subject to cover, talking about a car, “Tesla Model S”. Characteristics in this respect are impressive. To start I would like to note that the maximum speed is 200 km/h. the Machine is controlled easily even at a considerable speed. The ride provided – it & good car “Tesla Model S”. Review, or rather, numerous viewing and test drives are given to understand that the shortcomings relating to suspension has been resolved. The previous machine “Tesla” went down the road like a skateboard – she was very sensitive to uneven roads. But things are different now. Even with the bad roads the car handles, and sharp turns steering responded normally.

Many argue that this model is the future of electric cars. Of course, people who used to travel frequently for long distances, this machine is not suitable. For these motorists the stock 400 kilometers may be enough. But for people who move around the city, from work to home, shopping or in the suburbs, this car will be just the perfect option, moreover, is economical. Especially for Americans, since, as mentioned before, to refuel at bus stations, “Tesla” is available for free. No wonder why this model became so popular.

“Tesla Model S” Russia – is it possible to buy the?

Everything is possible in this life. And to purchase “S-model" in the Russian Federation – too. Why not? Because officially, these cars are not sold in our country? Yes, it is. Not sold officially. But only in Moscow at the end of August 2014, there were about 80 cars “Tesla” this version. So the model is still delivered to Russia. In the same year, Russia delivered approximately 180 copies. But are these cars solid. Ranging from 111 $ 500 and ending 152 400. The considerable cost for an electric vehicle, considering that at home they stand 75-105 thousand dollars. However, as you could already understand, this machine has many advantages. Not surprisingly, the Russians manage to be happy for her owners.