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, released on December 5, 2018) and Gran Turismo 7.
Contents
- 1 Colors
- 2 In-game description
- 2.1 Brand Central (GT7)
- 2.2 Café (GT7)
- 2.2.1 Ed Welburn
- 3 Acquisition
- 3.1 GT6
- 3.2 GT Sport
- 3.3 GT7
- 4 Video Showcase
- 5 Trivia
- 6 Notes
Colors[]
Nine colors are available for this car:
- TESLA MULTI-COAT Pearl White
- SOLID White
- METALLIC Silver
- METALLIC Grey
- SOLID Black
- METALLIC Blue
- METALLIC Green
- METALLIC Brown
- TESLA MULTI-COAT Red
In-game description[]
"A stylish 5-door saloon introduced by Tesla, the pioneer of EV cars."
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 centre.
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 centralises all information features, and a 3G service that allows continuous connection to the internet is available as an option.
The powertrain utilises 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.
Brand Central (GT7)[]
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 centre 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!
Café (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 tyres. 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[]
GT6[]
This car can be bought at the Tesla Motors dealership for 92,000 Credits. It has a detailed interior.
GT Sport[]
This car can be purchased in the Tesla Motors section of Brand Central for 92,000 Credits.
GT7[]
This car can be purchased from the Tesla dealership at Brand Central for 92,000 Credits.
Video Showcase[]
Trivia[]
- The car comes with, among other apps, a web browser built into the touchscreen in the center console. In all games featuring the car, the browser is open and is displaying the Gran Turismo website's region/language selection page.
- In GT6, this car was given for free to players that participated in the "Gran Turismo 5 Online Final Event" seasonal event, alongside the Abarth Grande Punto '09, Renault Sport Mégane R.S. Trophy '11, Nissan Fairlady Z (Z34) '08 and Subaru S206 NBR CHALLENGE PACKAGE '12.[1]
