- "A stylish 5-door sedan introduced by Tesla, the pioneer of electric cars."
- ―In-game catch text for the car, from GT7's car collection
The Tesla Model S Signature Performance '12 is an electric liftback built by Tesla. It is a high-spec version of the Tesla Model S. It appears in Gran Turismo 6, Gran Turismo Sport (as part of Update 1.31), and Gran Turismo 7.
Colors[]
Nine colors are available:
- Solid White
- Tesla Multi-coat Pearl White
- Metallic Silver
- Metallic Grey
- Solid Black
- Metallic Blue
- Metallic Green
- Metallic Brown
- Tesla Multi-coat Red
In-game description[]
- "Tesla is a pioneer in the manufacturing of electric vehicles, and the Model S is its most iconic car. You won't believe how fabulous it feels to drive! Thanks to its low center of gravity, typical of electric vehicles, it handles like a dream. And wait till you see how well it takes corners—It's just like a fully-fledged sports car!"
- ―In-game description of the car, from GT7's Brand Central
Car Index (GT7)[]
The U.S.-based Tesla Motors first announced their Roadster in 2006, an open-top, 2-seater EV. At this time many car companies were still experimenting with how to bring electric cars to market, but Tesla started delivery in 2008. and in 2012 they sold out their initial planned production of 2500 cars, making steady progress in bringing electric cars to the mass market.
The second model announced in 2009 for the Tesla lineup was a 5-door saloon, the Model S. The body size of the new car is just between a Mercedes S class and E class, and the design with its sharp nose and short front/rear overhang was by Franz von Holzhausen, originally of Mazda's North American Design center.
The interior is made of environmentally friendly materials, including 100% recyclable PET plastic and no-lead Italian leather. There is a 17" touch screen on the interior panel that centralizes all information features, and a 3G service that allows continuous connection to the internet is available as an option.
The powertrain utilizes a newly developed, liquid-cooled 9" motor, with lithium-ion batteries under the floor. The battery is available in 3 capacities according to price, and the highest capacity type allows a total driving distance of 300 miles. It can be charged from a household plug, and is compatible with 110 V, 220 V and 440 V. It can be charged in 4 hours using 220 V, and in as short as 45 minutes with 440 V.
The top grade signature performance boasts a maximum output of 410 BHP and a maximum torque of 61.2 kgfm. More than just adequately sporty, the 0-60 acceleration is a mere 4.4 seconds.
Café Conversations (GT7)[]
Ed Welburn[]
The Tesla Model S Signature Performance cuts a fine figure indeed. The wheels are set well-outside of the basic body shape, with generous flairs reaching out to the tires. As for the body itself—it is sleek, smooth and very, very cool. It doesn't need any tacked-on chrome or aerodynamic finishings. I prefer the front graphics of the Signature Performance model to those of the base Model S.
Acquisition[]
| Game | Purchase location | Credits | Other methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Turismo 6 | Tesla Motors Dealership | 92,000 | Participate in the Gran Turismo 5 Online Final Event Seasonal Event in GT5.[1] |
| Gran Turismo Sport (  v1.31+) |
Tesla Motors Brand Central | 92,000 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 7 | Tesla Brand Central | 92,000 | --- |
Gallery[]
Video Showcase[]
Tesla Motors Model S Signature Performance '12 Showcase
Gran Turismo Sport
Trivia[]
Its interior in GT7. Note that it is displaying the region/language selection page of the Gran Turismo website.
- Its central console browser in-game is displaying the Gran Turismo website's region/language selection page.
- Among the cars that were given out in GT6 by participating in Gran Turismo 5 Online Final Event in GT5 (the other four being Abarth Grande Punto '09, the Renault Sport Mégane R.S. Trophy '11, the Nissan Fairlady Z (Z34) '08, and the Subaru S206 NBR CHALLENGE PACKAGE '12), the Model S is the only car out of the five to be also part of 15th Anniversary Cars.