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Tesla Dual Motor Model S Courtesy of Tesla Motors

Palo Alto, CA, USA - October 10, 2014

By The Tesla Motors Team

Yesterday, we unveiled the world’s first dual electric motor production car and announced that new safety and autopilot hardware is standard on every new Model S.

Tesla Dual Motor Model S
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Conventional all wheel drive vehicles distribute power to the wheels from a single engine driving a complex mechanical transmission system.

By contrast, Dual Motor Model S, which comes with either the 60 kWh or 85 kWh battery, has a motor on each axle, digitally and independently controlling torque to the front and rear wheels.

Tesla Dual Motor Model S P85D
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The result is unparalleled control of traction, with instantaneous response to the motors giving drivers precisely controlled performance in all conditions.

Dual Chargers
Outfit Model S with a second onboard charger for up to twice the standard rate of charge, up to 58 miles of range per hour of charge, when combined with an 80 amp Wall Connector.
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With its digital torque controls and low center of gravity, Dual Motor Model S has the most capable road holding and handling of any vehicle ever produced.

Supercharger Enabled
Tesla Superchargers are external chargers designed to replenish half of a charge in as little as 20 minutes.
When enabled, there is no charge to use a Supercharger.
This allows you to drive for free from coast to coast or anywhere our growing network of Superchargers will take you.
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Where gasoline-powered all wheel drive cars sacrifice efficiency in return for all weather traction, Tesla’s Dual Motor propulsion system actually increases efficiency while delivering exceptional traction and control in slippery conditions.

Tesla Red Brake Calipers
Tesla Red four piston Brembo brake calipers.
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By precisely splitting the delivery of current from the battery to each motor, the Model S 85D and 60D actually gain an additional 10 miles of highway driving range compared to their rear motor Model S counterparts.

Carbon Fiber Spoiler
Improve high speed stability by adding the carbon fiber spoiler to your trunk lid.
Made from lightweight, cross-woven carbon fibers with a matte epoxy finish.
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Consistent with our mission, we also wanted to demonstrate that an electric car can soundly beat gasoline cars on efficiency and pure performance.

Ultra High Fidelity Sound
Ultra High Fidelity Sound envelops passengers in a concert hall like environment that uses 12 precisely positioned speakers to accurately reproduce sound and deliver it directly to passengers' ears. Its digital signal processing was developed with well known record producers and is precisely tuned for the speakers' placement inside the car.
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The Model S P85 already outperforms gasoline-powered cars in the same class with its ability to deliver 100 percent of peak torque from a standing start.

Tesla Dual Motor Model S - Interior
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We combined our new front drive unit and our P85 rear motor with the objective of outperforming one of the greatest supercars of all time, the McLaren F1.

With P85D’s 0 to 60 mph performance of 3.2 seconds, we have succeeded.

Tesla Dual Motor Model S - Premium Interior Package
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The P85D combines the performance of the P85 rear motor with an additional 50 percent of torque available from our new front drive unit.

The result is the fastest accelerating four-door production car of all time – while remaining one of the most efficient cars on the road.

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That’s a combination that can only be achieved by an electric car.

Not only is the P85D a match for the McLaren F1, but it also doesn’t need a professional driver to achieve optimum performance. Just plant your foot and go.

Customers can order a Dual Motor Model S today.

Dual Motor Performance
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Deliveries of P85D begin in December for North America, to be followed 85D and 60D in February.

Deliveries to Europe and Asia will follow in the months afterwards.

New Safety Features and Autopilot

The launch of Dual Motor Model S coincides with the introduction of a standard hardware package that will enable autopilot functionality.

Every single Model S now rolling out of the factory includes a forward radar, 12 long range ultrasonic sensors positioned to sense 16 feet around the car in every direction at all speeds, a forward looking camera, and a high precision, digitally controlled electric assist braking system.

Autopilot
Model S comes standard with a forward looking camera, radar, and 360-degree ultrasonic sensors that actively monitor the surrounding roadway.
Progressive software updates over time will enable sophisticated convenience and safety features that use these sensors to respond to real world conditions.
These features will ultimately give Model S Autopilot capability on the highway from on-ramp to off-ramp.
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Building on this hardware with future software releases, we will deliver a range of active safety features, using digital control of motors, brakes, and steering to avoid collisions from the front, sides, or from leaving the road.

Tech Package with Autopilot
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Model S will be able to steer to stay within a lane, change lanes with the simple tap of a turn signal, and manage speed by reading road signs and using active, traffic aware cruise control.

Our goal with the introduction of this new hardware and software is not to enable driverless cars, which are still years away from becoming a reality.

Rear Facing Seats
Carry up to 7 passengers in Model S by adding seating for two children with rear facing seats.
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Our system is called Autopilot because it’s similar to systems that pilots use to increase comfort and safety when conditions are clear.

Tesla’s Autopilot is a way to relieve drivers of the most boring and potentially dangerous aspects of road travel – but the driver is still responsible for, and ultimately in control of, the car.

Wall Connector
Designed to mimic the fluid, futuristic design of Model S, the Wall Connector is the fastest, easiest way to charge at home.
The Wall Connector does not require Dual Chargers, but it will not reach its maximum 80 amp charging capability without them.
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The Autopilot hardware opens up some exciting long term possibilities. Imagine having your car check your calendar in the morning (a feature introduced in Software v6.0), calculate travel time to your first appointment based on real time traffic data, automatically open the garage door with Homelink, carefully back out of a tight garage, and pull up to your door ready for your commute.

Of course, it could also warm or cool your car to your preferences and select your favorite morning news stream.

The introduction of this hardware is just the first step for Autopilot in Model S.

Wall Connector
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We will continue to develop new capabilities and deliver them through over-the-air software updates, keeping our customers at the forefront of driving technology.

Other Product Updates

Our commitment to continuous improvement extends to other features of Model S, and we have recently made several updates to the car, including:

- Seat comfort improvements and taller headrests for whiplash protection Improvements for a quieter cabin

- Wider rear door opening

- Electrically opening, self-closing charge port door on Dual Motor Model S

- Increased visor size and larger vanity mirror

- Parcel shelf and front trunk cargo net now standard

- Air ionizer and carbon filter for cabin air purity

- Updated steering column

- Updates to Alcantara interior trim, such as wrapped roof bow and top pad.


Wall Connector Courtesy of Tesla Motors

Source: Tesla Motors, Inc

http://www.teslamotors.com/

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