Subsystems - Tesla S Owner's Manual

Subsystems

Motor
Type
Rating
Maximum speed of large motors:
- rear motor on all single motor vehicles
- rear motor on Performance dual-motor vehicles
Maximum speed of small motors:
- front motor on all dual-motor vehicles
- rear motor on non-Performance dual-motor
vehicles
Maximum net power* and engine speed of large
motors
Maximum net power* and engine speed of small
motors
Maximum torque of large motors
Maximum torque of small motors
*Tested in accordance with ECE R85
Transmission
Type
Overall Final Drive Ratio
Reverse Gear
Steering
Type
Number of turns lock to lock
Turning Circle (curb to curb)
154
AC induction motor, liquid-cooled, with
variable frequency drive
320 Volts
16000 rpm
18000 rpm
Base: 285 kW @ 6850 rpm
Performance: 375 kW @ 5950 rpm
Performance: 193 kW @ 6100 rpm
Base: 440 Nm
Performance: 650 Nm
Base: 250 Nm
Performance: 330 Nm
Single speed fixed gear
Small motor: 9.34:1
Large motor: 9.73:1
Reverse direction of motor, limited to
24 km/h
Rack and pinion with electronic power
steering
Variable ratio and speed sensitive
2.45
12.4 metres
Model S Owner's Manual