Tesla Model S will compete with BMW M5

Electric sedan Tesla Model S will be presented at the end of this year, and sales will start about six months thereafter.

We already know that executed entirely of aluminum electric car will be available in three different modifications, which will supply battery autonomy of 250, 370 or 480 kilometers.

Today it became clear that these three versions will be added another. It will be sport and will build the market together with "ordinary" car modifications.

The hot model is confirmed personally by Ellen Mask (head of Tesla), which reported details of the car to release GreenCarReports.

Sharpened electric car would need only 4.5 seconds to accelerate from standstill to 60 miles an hour, placing it in a box with the latest version of the BMW M5 (the other three versions of the Model S will have a discipline in 5.6 sec.)

The car will be equipped with adaptive air suspension, aerodynamic body kit and special aerodynamic wheels. Will offer autonomy of 500 kilometers, thanks to a powerful battery and improved aerodynamics, according to the information.

The price of the Tesla Model S with the autonomy of 250 km will be $ 50,000. Versions traveled 370 and 480 km respectively, will be offered for $ 60,000 and $ 70,000. Hot version will cost $ 80,000.

The official prices for Europe will be announced in spring 2012.