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Service Reset editor · Updated October 9, 2026 ·
How we verifyKey specifications for the Tesla Model S (2012–2021) — dimensions, wheels and tires, cold tire pressures, and wheel-nut torque, from the Tesla owner manual. Power, weight and range vary by variant — check the label on your car’s door pillar for exact figures.
Each column is one specific vehicle — a single engine or motor and, where shown, body style. Dimensions and several weights are specific to that body and drivetrain; other body or powertrain versions differ, so match the column to your own vehicle.
Dimensions| | Model S (pre-refresh)EU |
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| Length | 4,970 mm |
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| Width (excl. mirrors) | 1,964 mm |
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| Height | 1,445 mm |
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| Wheelbase | 2,960 mm |
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| Track (front / rear) | 1,661 / 1,699 mm |
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Weights & towing| | Model S (pre-refresh)EU |
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| Kerb weight | — |
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| Gross vehicle weight | — |
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| Payload (approx.) | — |
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| Max axle load, front | — |
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| Max axle load, rear | — |
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| Towing (braked trailer) | — |
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Engine| | Model S (pre-refresh)EU |
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| Engine code | — |
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| Fuel | Electric (BEV) |
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| Cylinders / layout | — |
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| Displacement | — |
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| Max power | — |
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| Max torque | — |
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| Aspiration | — |
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| Emission standard | — |
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Performance| | Model S (pre-refresh)EU |
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| 0–100 km/h (0–60 mph) | — |
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| Top speed | — |
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| Drive | Rear-wheel or dual-motor all-wheel drive (varies by variant) |
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| Transmission | Single-speed fixed gear |
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Economy & emissions| | Model S (pre-refresh)EU |
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| Fuel consumption (combined) | — |
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| Urban / extra-urban | — |
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| CO₂ (combined) | — |
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| Fuel tank | — |
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| Drive-by noise | — |
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Chassis, brakes & tyres| | Model S (pre-refresh)EU |
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| Front brakes | — |
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| Rear brakes | — |
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| Tyre sizes | 19": P245/45 R19 · 21": front P245/35 R21, rear P265/35 R21 (Performance) |
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| Rim sizes | 19": 8.0J ET40 or 8.5J ET35 · 21": 8.5J ET40 (Performance Plus rear 9.0J) |
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| Tyre pressures, normal (front / rear) | ~2.9 bar (42 psi) typical, cold (varies by wheel; see the door-pillar placard) |
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| Tyre pressures, laden (front / rear) | — |
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| Wheel-nut torque | 175 Nm (129 lb-ft) · 21 mm socket |
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Capacities & service| | Model S (pre-refresh)EU |
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| Engine oil (with filter) | — |
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| Coolant | — |
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| Gearbox oil (manual) | — |
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| 12 V battery | 12 V auxiliary: lead-acid; a 12 V lithium on later builds |
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| Air-con refrigerant | — |
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| Spark plugs | — |
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| Spark-plug gap | — |
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Sources: Owner's manual. Where an owner’s manual or homologation figure exists it takes precedence; workshop data fills only what those omit.
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Thinking of different wheels or tyres? check if they will fit your Tesla Model S → Our wheel-offset & backspacing tool opens prefilled with this tyre's OEM fitment (19": P245/45 R19 · 21": front P245/35 R21, rear P265/35 R21) so you can see the change in poke, clearance and speedometer error.