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Generation 1

Tesla Model S Liftback

01.2012 - 11.2016 · United States

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Generation 1

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Tesla Model S, Generation 1, USA market. This overview covers 12 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (01.2012 - 11.2016). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

Compare the engine, transmission and drive layout within a single trim. Ranges below combine the populated records of different versions; they do not replace the specifications of the selected car.

Overview based on recorded specifications: 12 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats
5
Engine codes
L1S, L2S, L1S
Drive layout
Rear-wheel drive, All-wheel drive (4WD)
Transmission
Reduction gear
Wheelbase, mm
2960
Ground clearance, mm
144
Fuel
Electricity

Equipment and practical details

Tesla Model S · Generation 1 · USA · 01.2012 - 11.2016. These features occur in different versions of this generation. They are not a shared specification for every car: check the selected trim for the equipment you need and how it operates.

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Air suspension
Check the vehicle after it has been parked and test available adjustments. Confirm which axle has air springs.
Double-wishbone front suspension
On a version with double-wishbone front suspension, identify the upper and lower arms by body code. A shared suspension layout does not guarantee parts compatibility between versions.

Specifications and technical details

12 versions

306 hp, electric, редуктор, rear-wheel drive, заднее расположение двигателя

L1S · Reduction gear · Rear-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
60 kWh 06.2012 - 12.2014
70 kWh 07.2015 - 04.2016

362 hp, electric, редуктор, rear-wheel drive, заднее расположение двигателя

L1S · Reduction gear · Rear-wheel drive

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85 kWh 06.2012 - 12.2014
85 kWh 12.2014 - 02.2016

525 hp, electric, редуктор, all-wheel drive (4WD)

L2S, L1S · Reduction gear · All-wheel drive

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85D kWh 12.2014 - 02.2016

761 hp, electric, редуктор, all-wheel drive (4WD)

L2S, L1S · Reduction gear · All-wheel drive

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P85D kWh Performance 12.2014 - 02.2016

416 hp, electric, редуктор, rear-wheel drive, заднее расположение двигателя

L1S · Reduction gear · Rear-wheel drive

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P85 kWh Performance 06.2012 - 12.2014

319 hp, electric, редуктор, rear-wheel drive, заднее расположение двигателя

L1S · Reduction gear · Rear-wheel drive

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60 kWh 12.2014 - 04.2015

333 hp, electric, редуктор, all-wheel drive (4WD)

L2S, L1S · Reduction gear · All-wheel drive

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70D kWh 04.2015 - 04.2016

423 hp, electric, редуктор, all-wheel drive (4WD)

L2S, L1S · Reduction gear · All-wheel drive

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90D kWh 08.2015 - 04.2016

518 hp, electric, редуктор, all-wheel drive (4WD)

L2S, L1S · Reduction gear · All-wheel drive

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P90D kWh Performance 08.2015 - 11.2016

539 hp, electric, редуктор, all-wheel drive (4WD)

L2S, L1S · Reduction gear · All-wheel drive

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P90D kWh Performance Ludicrous 08.2015 - 07.2016

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