Single speed fixed gear, 7.56:1. Enhanced lubrication
Overall Final Drive Ratio
Front unit motor: 7.56:1 Rear unit motor: 9.04:1
Front unit motor: 7.56:1 Rear unit motor: 7.56:1
Rear transmission
Single speed fixed gear, 9.04:1
Independent single speed fixed gear, 7.56:1. Dry sump lubrication
Steering
Steering
Specifications
Type
Variable ratio rack and pinion with electronic power steering, speed sensitive
Number of turns lock to lock
2.33
Turning Circle (curb to curb)
40.3 ft/12.3 m
Brakes
Brakes
Specifications
Type
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) with Electronic Brake Force Distribution, Integrated Advanced Stability Control and Electronic Accelerator pedal actuated regenerative braking system
Rotor Diameters (ventilated)
Front: 15.59”/395 mm
Rear: 14.37”/365 mm
Front Rotor thickness
New: 1.26”/32 mm
Service limit: 1.18”/30 mm
Rear Rotor thickness
New: 1.10”/28 mm
Service limit: 1.02”/26 mm
Front Brake Pad Thickness (excluding back plate)
New: 0.41”/10.5 mm (MIN)
Service limit: 0.09”/ 2.3 mm
Rear Brake Pad Thickness (excluding back plate)
New: 0.33”/8.5 mm (MIN)
Service limit: 0.11”/ 2.7 mm
Parking brake
Electrically actuated parking brake calipers
Suspension
Suspension
Specifications
Front
Independent, double wishbone, air spring with adaptive damper, stabilizer bar
Rear
Independent, multi-link, air spring with adaptive damper, stabilizer bar
Battery - Low Voltage
Battery - Low Voltage
Specifications
Rating
6.9 amp hour
Voltage
15.5V
Battery - High Voltage
Battery - High Voltage
Specifications
Type
Liquid-cooled lithium ion (Li-ion)
Nominal Voltage
407 V DC
Temperature Range
Do not expose Model S to ambient temperatures above 149° F (65° C) or below -22° F (-30° C) for more than 24 hours at a time.