2020 Model S Exterior
We commend Tesla on the work it has done on the exterior of the Tesla Model S. There's no mistaking it for anything other than a fast sedan, and while it might look a bit plain to some, we think the sleek and sophisticated bodywork still looks good nearly a decade after it first debuted. The sliver of a front grille has become a signature look for all Teslas, and the rear-end, devoid of any exhaust pipes, is finished off neatly and ties in with the rest of the design. Tesla has done a great job of making the Model S seem more sedan-like than hatchback, despite the lack of a traditional trunk. The rear liftgate is powered for added convenience. At the front, there's a set of LED headlights and foglights, and auto-dimming power-folding heated side mirrors. The Tesla Model S rolls on a set of standard 19-inch wheels with the option to go all the way to 21 inches and has a tinted glass roof as well.
2020 Model S Exterior Photos
Dimensions
The four-door Tesla Model S measures in close to the dimensions of its fiercest rival, the Porsche Taycan, which also plays in the executive/full-size luxury car arena. With a total length of 196 inches, the Tesla is around half an inch longer than the Taycan, and its wheelbase of 116.5 inches is over two inches longer than the German. Total body width is 77.3 inches without the side mirrors, and 86.2 with them included. The Tesla Model stands 56.9 inches tall and has a curb weight of 4,883 pounds in Long Range Plus form.
2020 Tesla Model S Exterior Dimensions:
Tesla Model S Trims | Long Range Plus | Long Range |
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Max Width | 77.3 in. | 77.3 in. |
Length | 196 in. | 196 in. |
Height | 56.9 in. | 56.9 in. |
Wheelbase | 116.5 in. | 116.5 in. |
2020 Tesla Model S Weight Information:
Tesla Model S Trims | Curb Weight |
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Long Range Plus | 4,883 lbs. |
Long Range | 4,883 lbs. |
2020 Tesla Model S Tires:
Front Tire | P245/45WR19 |
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Rear Tire | P245/45WR19 |
2020 Tesla Model S Wheels:
Wheels Type | Aluminum Wheels |
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Front Wheel Size | 19" x 8" |
Rear Wheel Size | 19" x 8" |
Exterior Colors
Tesla sticks to its elegantly simple design ethos when it comes to the exterior paint choices on offer for 2020. The sleek lines of the Model S are not easily camouflaged, and most of the colors on offer do a commendable job of highlighting the bits and pieces we love the most. Tesla so graciously offers its Pearl White Multi-Coat for free, but you'll have to cough up some extra dough for the rest. Solid Black, Midnight Silver Metallic, and Deep Blue Metallic are all on offer for $1,500, but you'll have to pay $2,500 for the stunning Red Multi-Coat. If it were up to us, we'd paint the Tesla Model is in Midnight Silver Metallic to match its bullet-like design.