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2012 Tesla Model S Signature Performance, front three-quarter view, paint 1 of 8

Paint 1 of 8

Render shows the 2013 model

2012 Tesla Model S Signature Performance

Sedan · 416 hp · 89 MPGe combined

Sticker from
$105,400Factory MSRP, base configuration

Market

Too few listings to publish a market price.

7 factory options, from $950 to $1,500.

Rear Facing Seats$1,500
All Glass Panoramic Roof$1,500
High Power Wall Connector$1,200
Paint Armor$950
21" Silver Wheels w/High Performance Tires—
Black Roof—
Body Colored Roof—

Which Model S is right for you?

Four trims, $59,900 to $105,400. Tap one to open it.

The numbers.

One configuration: rear-wheel drive, 1-speed direct drive.

416hpHorsepower
443lb-ftTorque
89MPGeCombined
RWD1-speed direct drive
5Seats
31.6 cu ftCargo volume

80 standard items.

Four groups, sized by how much is in each.

3 interiors

  • Tan
  • White
  • Black

All leather/sueded microfiber.

4 factory paints

  • Black
  • Signature Red Tesla Multi-coat
  • Pearl White Tesla Multi-coat
  • Silver Metallic

Safety and recalls

8 recall campaigns on file.

Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.

Overall—Not rated
Frontal—Not rated
Side—Not rated
Rollover—Not rated

NHTSA has not published ratings for the 2012 Model S. A model year is often unrated for a year or more after it goes on sale.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

Factory coverage.

It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.

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Other years of the Model S Signature Performance.