2012 Tesla Model S 40 kWh specifications

2012 Tesla Model S 40 kWh data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2959 mm 116.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1661 mm 65.4 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1699 mm 66.9 inches
Length 4978 mm 196 inches
Width 1963 mm 77.3 inches
Height 1435 mm 56.5 inches
Ground clearance 152 mm 6 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.68
Kerb weight 2108 kg 4647 lb
Weight distribution 48% front
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type electric
Engine manufacturer
Engine code
maximum power output
maximum torque
Maximum RPM
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph 6.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 177 km/h (110 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio
Weight-to-power ratio
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout unknown
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.DW.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension I.MultiLi.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front Goodyear Eagle RS-A2 245/45 R 19
Tyres rear Goodyear Eagle RS-A2 245/45 R 19
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Front brake diameter 355 mm
Rear brake diameter 365 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 1 speed transmission
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio 9.73
general
Carfolio.com ID288497
Production total
Model code
RAC rating
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
2012 Tesla Model S 40 kWh added 2012-11-01.
Last modified 2020-02-02.

Tesla Model S models

Tesla Model S  -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 1 2108 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 1 367 PS 362 bhp 270 kW 2108 kg
Tesla Model S Performance -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 1 422 PS 416 bhp 310 kW 2108 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FF 6M 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 180 PS 178 bhp 132 kW 151.0 CO2 1615 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 7CVT 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 211 PS 208 bhp 155 kW 1690 kg
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Audi A6 -
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Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro -
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Audi A6 TFSI quattro -
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Audi A6L -
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Audi A6L  -
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Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro -
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Audi S5 Sportback -
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 7A 2995 cm3/182.8cuin 333 PS 328 bhp 245 kW 190.0 CO2 1820 kg
Audi S6 -
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 7A 3993 cm3/243.7cuin 450 PS 444 bhp 331 kW 214.0 CO2 1970 kg
Audi S6 -
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 7A 3993 cm3/243.7cuin 420 PS 414 bhp 309 kW 225.0 CO2 1970 kg
Audi S7 Sportback -
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 7A 3993 cm3/243.7cuin 420 PS 414 bhp 309 kW 225.0 CO2 2020 kg
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Audi S8 -
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 8A 3993 cm3/243.7cuin 520 PS 513 bhp 382 kW 225.0 CO2 2065 kg
Audi S8 -
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 8A 3993 cm3/243.7cuin 520 PS 513 bhp 383 kW 237.0 CO2 2050 kg
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BMW 335Li -
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BMW 518d -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 114.0 CO2 1690 kg
BMW 518d -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 143 PS 141 bhp 105 kW 119.0 CO2 1690 kg
BMW 518d -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 8A 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 110.0 CO2 1700 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 8A 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 143 PS 141 bhp 105 kW 119.0 CO2 1700 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 190 PS 188 bhp 140 kW 114.0 CO2 1695 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 184 PS 181 bhp 135 kW 119.0 CO2 1695 kg
BMW 520d -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 184 PS 181 bhp 135 kW 125.0 CO2 1695 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 8A 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 190 PS 188 bhp 140 kW 109.0 CO2 1705 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 8A 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 184 PS 181 bhp 135 kW 119.0 CO2 1705 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 8A 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 184 PS 181 bhp 135 kW 123.0 CO2 1700 kg
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 184 PS 181 bhp 135 kW 119.0 CO2 1695 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 8A 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 190 PS 188 bhp 140 kW 124.0 CO2 1805 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 8A 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 184 PS 181 bhp 135 kW 129.0 CO2 1805 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 1997 cm3/121.9cuin 184 PS 181 bhp 135 kW 149.0 CO2 1670 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 1997 cm3/121.9cuin 184 PS 181 bhp 135 kW 157.0 CO2 1670 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 8A 1592 cm3/97.2cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 156.0 CO2 1690 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 8A 1997 cm3/121.9cuin 184 PS 181 bhp 135 kW 139.0 CO2 1690 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 8A 1997 cm3/121.9cuin 184 PS 181 bhp 135 kW 149.0 CO2 1685 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 8A 1997 cm3/121.9cuin 184 PS 181 bhp 135 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 8A 2497 cm3/152.4cuin 204 PS 201 bhp 150 kW 187.0 CO2 1825 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 218 PS 215 bhp 160 kW 129.0 CO2 1725 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 218 PS 215 bhp 160 kW 132.0 CO2 1720 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 8A 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 218 PS 215 bhp 160 kW 123.0 CO2 1730 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 8A 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 218 PS 215 bhp 160 kW 126.0 CO2 1725 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 8A 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 218 PS 215 bhp 160 kW 133.0 CO2 1840 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 8A 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 218 PS 215 bhp 160 kW 134.0 CO2 1795 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 8A 1997 cm3/121.9cuin 218 PS 215 bhp 160 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 1997 cm3/121.9cuin 245 PS 242 bhp 180 kW 154.0 CO2 1685 kg