Anyone seen the Tesla model S yet?

[SlinkyMike]

I was super excited about the roadster but this is something that you could actually use as a primary vehicle!

The design is just breathtaking, it is as if they took the best arts of the Maserati (front) and Jaguar XF (back) and just smooshed them together into something even more beautiful than either of those cars... pics:

http://designapplause.com/wp-content/xG58hlz9/2009/03/tesla-s2.png

http://designapplause.com/wp-content/xG58hlz9/2009/03/tesla-s3.png

http://www.cargurus.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/tesla-s-roof.jpg

http://www.cargurus.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/tesla-s-front-close.jpg

Much better use of DRL than any Audi or Benz, actually quite sublime:
http://www.cryonie.com/en/2009/images/tesla-model-s-sedan.jpg

Retailing at $50k - that makes it about as pricey as any other top flight sedan right?

...coming 2012 btw.

youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrtXXrRa5OI&feature=related

...look at how the lights hide inside those crease lines so you only see the actual light cast - not the source of the light, very sexy!

 

[BCO]

It's absolutely gorgeous. But most importantly, it's cars like this that'll help us all to move away from **** like this.

 

[Fazda]

It's absolutely gorgeous. But most importantly, it's cars like this that'll help us all to move away from **** like this.

+1000

Beautiful photos of an absolute tragedy, BTW

 

[Pseudonym]

Beautiful...
Maybe one day when I'm big

 

[BCO]

Just watched the video - WOW

 

[dj_jyno]

Dear Santa

I've been a very good boy this year. Would it be too much to ask for a Tesla Model S? Silver or white.

Thank you

dj_jyno

PS: The dogs have been sedated, so you won't have a chunk taken out this year.

Seriously, that is a stunning car. Wonder what the list price would be in South Africa? The range is the only thing that could prove problematic.

 

[BCO]

Seriously, that is a stunning car. Wonder what the list price would be in South Africa?

I reckon about R750k

 

[Tacet]

Just ordered one, though I suspect the cheque will bounce...

Pretty! I love the blue... Pretty blue.

 

[SlinkyMike]

Just watched the video - WOW

I know right? I was basically chucking my wallet at the screen about a minute in
... did you watch both parts?

I reckon about R750k

Hang on there pal: 50 000 U.S. dollars = 385 499.067 South African rands

...add a hefty markup to that and you are still under R500k ...or am I missing something?

Also: the interior is pretty darn lush...

Full touch screen satnav/entertainment:
http://images.thecarconnection.com/...strument-panel-display-screen_100180609_s.jpg

Everything else if full spacerocket instruments wrapped in (hand?) stitched leather:
http://www.hybridcars.com/files/model-s-screen-400.jpg
http://www.gadgetsarefun.com/wp-con...ets_tesla_motors_model_s_interior-550x364.jpg

 

[Jola]

...or am I missing something?

Taxes !!!!

And the markups will be on top of the import duties, and maybe higher than you think !!! And then there is VAT !

Wonder what the range will be ?

 

[BCO]

I know right? I was basically chucking my wallet at the screen about a minute in
... did you watch both parts?

No I only watched the first part. Didn't know there was a 2nd.

Hang on there pal: 50 000 U.S. dollars = 385 499.067 South African rands

...add a hefty markup to that and you are still under R500k ...or am I missing something?

You know how it goes in SA. We get ripped off here big time. Mark my words, it'll be no less than R700k if we get it here (which is unlikely).