Tesla Motors Model S Sedan First Looks

The Tesla Model S sedan made its world debut last month at Elon Musk's Space X facility in Hawthorne, CA.

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In addition to announcing various details on the car, Musk reiterated his confidence in the eventual success of the program. "I have zero doubt that this car will be manufactured," Musk told the assembled press.

Here's a basic rundown of the details that Musk divulged during his questions and answer sessions with reporters:

- Range: approximately 300 miles
- Fast charge capability: 45 minutes
- Battery pack can be swapped out in less time that it takes to fill a typical gas tank
- 0-to-60mph in less than 6.0-seconds. Top speed: 135mph
- Approximate weight: 4,000 pounds
- Aluminum body panels
- Single speed transmission
- 7-passenger capacity via two rear-facing seats in the cargo area
- Cost: $49,900 after federal tax credit

Find more info and pre-order your Model S at the Tesla Motors web site:
http://www.teslamotors.com

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[demonfoxx]

does anybody know how much HP the car has?

[ncgraphicboy]

@demonfoxx, The Model S will use a liquid-cooled motor with a peak output of 300 kilowatts, or about 402 horsepower. That's a significant hike over the Roadster, which puts out 248 horsepower.

[Rhade666]

no matter how it cost i will buy one!!!

[ThinkPureTruth]

@morg92 I own a Dodge Sprinter and they raised my rates because they call it a "Commercial Vehicle." I use it to drive 6 miles to my business and home and maybe do some shopping. The whole Insurance Rackett is messed up! We are on our 2 Prius averaging 48-50mpg. Not bad.

[luvitluvitbaby]

@demonfoxx the motor generates 306 hp at 7000 rpm and 362 lb-ft of torque between 6500-10,000 rpm (redline is 14k!).

source: Motor Trend

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[MrLivePositive8]

I will either get the silver or black for my Model S :)

[jstewart9356]

Man, that logo could be A LOT better.

[baderjab]

thats car is looking FINE!

[3ohs0unds]

This is truly a beautiful machine in form and function! I'd prefer black seats though. (in case anyone is thinkin' of buying me one :) 

[3ohs0unds]

Note to Tesla; Ditch the cheesy music and let us hear the car! Really, the sound of the electric motor winding up is so enticing! Why hide it with cheap promo music?

[morg92]

This car will be cheaper to maintain but insurance companies will still find an excuse to raise the cost of insurance on electric vehicles. If you think about it its kinda sad how any step in the right direction will be halted by corporate greed or government regulations.