Author: EveryTesla

  • 2014 Tesla Model S

    Exterior Dimensions

    Overall Length196 in4,970 mm
    Overall Width (including mirrors)
    Overall Width (excluding mirrors)
    86.2 in
    77.3 in
    2,189 mm
    1,963 mm
    Overall Height56.5 in1,427 mm
    Wheel Base116.5 in2,960 mm
    Overhang – Front37 in929 mm
    Overhang – Rear42.5 in1080 mm
    Ground Clearance6 in155 mm
    Track – Front
    Track – Rear
    65.4 in
    66.9 in
    1,661 mm
    1,699 mm

    Battery – 12V

    Rating33 amp-hr or higher
    Voltage and Polarity12V negative (-) ground

    Battery – High Voltage

    TypeLiquid-cooled lithium ion (Li-ion)
    Rating60 or 85 kWh (at beginning of life)
    Voltage and Polarity366V DC negative (-) ground
    Temperature RangeDo not expose Model S to ambient
    temperatures above 140° F (60° C) or
    below -22° F (-30° C) for more than 24
    hours at a time.

    Brakes

    Type4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) with Electronic Brake Force Distribution,
    Integrated Advanced Stability Control
    and Electronic Accelerator pedal actuated
    regenerative braking system
    CalipersFour piston fixed
    Rotor Diameters (ventilated)Front: 13.98”/355 mm
    Rear: 14.37”/365 mm
    Front Rotor thicknessNew: 1.26”/32 mm
    Service limit: 1.18”/30 mm
    Rear Rotor thicknessNew: 1.10”/28 mm
    Service limit: 1.02”/26 mm
    Front Brake Pad Thickness (excluding back plate)New: 0.354”/9.0 mm
    Service limit: 0.078”/2 mm
    Rear Brake Pad Thickness (excluding back plate)New: 0.315”/8.0 mm
    Service limit: 0.078”/2 mm
    Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Pad Thickness (excluding back plate). Electronic calipers self-adjust for pad wear.New: 0.216”/5.5 mm
    Service limit: 0.039”/1 mm
    Parking brakeElectrically actuated parking brake calipers

    Suspension

    FrontIndependent, double wishbone, air spring
    or coil spring/telescopic damper, sway bar
    RearIndependent, multi-link, air spring or coil
    spring/telescopic damper, sway bar (air
    suspension vehicles only)

    Steering

    TypeRack and pinion with electronic power
    steering
    Variable ratio and speed sensitive
    Number of turns lock to lock2.45
    Turning Circle (curb to curb)11.3 metres

    Motor

    TypeAC induction motor, liquid-cooled, with
    variable frequency drive
    Rating375 Volts
    Maximum Speed16000 rpm

    Transmission

    TypeSingle speed fixed gear
    Overall Final Drive Ratio9.73:1
    Reverse GearReverse direction of motor, limited to
    24 km/h

    Weights

    Curb Weight* (85 kWh Battery)4,630 lbs2,100 kg
    Curb Weight* (60 kWh Battery)4,407 lbs1,999 kg
    Gross Vehicle Weight Rating5,710 lbs2,590 kg
    Gross Vehicle Weight Distribution –
    19″ wheels
    Front: 2,425 lbs
    Rear: 3,285 lbs
    Front: 1,100 kg
    Rear: 1,490 kg
    Gross Vehicle Weight Distribution –
    21″ wheels
    Front: 2,612 lbs
    Rear: 3,097 lbs
    Front: 1,185 kg
    Rear: 1,405 kg
    Gross Axle Weight Rating- Front2,813 lbs1,276 kg
    Gross Axle Weight Rating- Front
    (Performance Plus models)
    2,723 lbs1,235 kg
    Gross Axle Weight Rating – Rear: 19″
    wheels
    3,307 lbs1,500 kg
    Gross Axle Weight Rating – Rear: 21″
    wheels
    3,131 lbs1,420 kg
    Trailer towing not permissible.
    *Curb Weight = weight of the vehicle with correct fluid levels, no occupants and no cargo

    Wheel Specifications

    Wheel SpecificationsLocationSizeOffset
    19″Front and Rear8.0J x 191.575″
    40 mm
    21″ – Silver (standard)Front8.5J x 211.575″
    40 mm
    21″ – Grey (standard)Rear8.5J x 211.575″
    40 mm
    21″ – Silver and Grey (optional) Performance Plus vehiclesRear9.0J x 211.575″
    40 mm
    Road Wheel Nut Torque129 lb. ft (175 Nm)
    Requirements for dynamic wheel balance.49 ounces (14 grams)

    Tire Specifications

    Tire TypeLocationSize
    19″ wheels (85 kWh vehicles): MichelinAllP245/45R19
    19″ wheels (60 kWh vehicles):
    Standard – Goodyear
    Optional – Michelin
    AllP245/45R19
    21″ wheels: ContinentalAllP245/35R21
    21″ wheels on Performance Plus vehicles:
    Michelin
    Front
    Rear
    P245/35R21
    P265/35R21



  • 2013 Tesla Model S

    Motor TypeAC induction motor, liquid-cooled, with variable frequency drive
    Motor Rating375 Volts
    Motor Maximum Speed 16000 rpm
    Transmission TypeSingle speed fixed gear
    Transmission Overall Final Drive Ratio9.73:1
    Transmission Reverse GearReverse direction of motor, limited to 24 km/h (14.9 mi/h)
    Brakes4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) with Electronic Brake Force Distribution, Integrated Advanced Stability Control and Electronic Accelerator pedal actuated regenerative braking system