It is Model S first-ever major redesign since its launch in 2012. As part of its fourth-quarter earnings announcement on Wednesday, Tesla unveiled the long-rumored refresh for its Model S sedan
the Model S receives a new front bumper with slightly different intakes, a tweaked rear diffuser and new 19- and 21-inch wheel designs, and a standard large glass roof, which uses infrared and UV blocking to avoid heat and glare. All of the exterior trim is now finished in black to match the Model Y. Yet, the paint color palette remains the same, with white being the only no-cost option.
New Model S & Model X just launched
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— Tesla (@Tesla) January 28, 2021
THE MODEL S REALLY SHINES IN THE INSIDE
A complete overhaul of the interior makes the Model S prominent amongst its competitors.
The steering wheel has been cut down to a pared-back rectangle, which Tesla calls “the yoke”; similar to what we’ve seen on the second-generation Roadster. That has simple controls built-in – a pair of scroll wheels flanked by buttons for indicators, lights, and multimedia control – with a dedicated 12.3-inch driver instrumentation display behind.
The 17-inch center display has a 2200 x 1300 resolution and can be tilted from left to right depending on visibility needs. Tesla says the onboard processing is good for up to 10 teraflops of power, which can be used for in-car gaming. There’ll be support for wireless controllers, too. you will never miss a game night with the squad.
SPEC
In addition to all that, Tesla introduces three new specs for the Model S.
The Model S Plaid and Plaid + and Long Range.
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The long Range version has two motors and an all-wheel-drive; with Tesla quoting a 3.1-second 0-to-60-mph time, a 155-mph top speed, and a range of 412 miles.
Plaid gains a third motor, “carbon-sleeved rotors” and torque vectoring. The Plaid has 1,020 horsepower and a 0-to-60 time of 2.0-second. 200-mph top speed and a 390-mile range.
The Plaid+ takes Tesla’s insanity vision up a notch. Tesla claims the Plaid + has over 1,100 hp and will hit 60 mph in under 2 seconds. moreover, It boasts a sub-9-second quarter-mile time; a top speed of 200 mph; and a range of over 520 miles. In Fact, Tesla also says the Model S is now the most aerodynamic production car in the world.
Pricing for the new Model S Is as follows;
the Long-Range version starts at $79,990, Plaid at $119,990, and sitting at the top is the Plaid+ at $139,990.
The refresh Model S starts shipping in March for the Long Range and Plaid. The Plaid+ will be on sale later this year