Even though first deliveries won’t begin until fall of 2012, Tesla has dropped final U.S. pricing and options on its most ambitious project to date, the new 2012 Model S electric sports saloon.
The BMW 5-Series-sized sedan is available for order in two trim levels, basic and Performance.
The basic version is offered with a choice of three battery options with 40 kWh, 60 kWh and 85 kWh, priced at $57,400, $67,400 and $77,400 respectively or $49,900, $59,900 and $69,900 respectively after a $7,500 federal tax credit.
Standard features include Tesla’s massive 17-inch Touchscreen, 19-inch alloy wheels and a Universal Mobile Connector with three adapters.
The Performance model is offered exclusively with the larger capacity 85 kWh battery and is priced at $87,400 or $79,900 if you deduct the $7,500 federal tax credit. A Nappa leather interior with carbon décor and Aclantara accents along with an Active Air Suspension and 21-inch alloy wheels come as standard on the Perfomance trim.
There are various available extras and packages such as a glass panoramic roof ($1,500) and a Tech Package ($3,750) that includes a 16GB hard drive, rear USB ports, LED fog lights, Xenon headlamps, turn-by-turn navigation system, high-def back-up camera, power lifgate and keyless entry.
Tesla also announced details on the battery specification. The 40 kWh unit offers an estimated range of 160 miles (258km) at an average speed of 55mph along with a 0-60mph (96km/h) sprint time of 6.5 seconds and top speed of 110mph (177 km/h).
The 60 kWh battery delivers 230 miles (370 km) at 55mph, a 0-60mph time of 5.9 seconds and a top speed of 120mph (193km/h).
With the 80 kWh battery, the Model S can travel for 300 miles (370 km) at 55mph, while recording a 0-60mph time of 5.6 seconds and a top speed of 125mph (201km/h).
According to the automaker, the 85 kWh models will arrive in mid-2012, the 60 kWh model about three months later and the base 40 kWh version around the end of the 2012.
If you’re interested, you can head over Tesla’s new Model S webpage to build and price your own car.
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