Tesla Model X: A Detailed Specification Breakdown

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Unveil the Electrified Tomorrow of SUVs with Tesla’s Model X.

A seven-seater luxury electric SUV, time-travelled from the future into today’s SUV era to showcase how a SUV should be and what it can deliver!

The Model X is more than a SUV- it’s a technological flex that seamlessly blends supercar performance, sleek design, plush interior with real-world practicality.

Falcon-wing doors, panoramic glass roof, and tech-laden plush interior makes it a spaceship made for roads whereas behind the minimalist silhouette, it is propelled by an untamable tri-motor electric powertrain paired with Tesla’s razor-sharp battery architecture

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Enabling it to reach 0-60 in a snap of 2.5 seconds and a blistering top speed of 163 mph (Plaid Model) with zero emission.

But what’s its USP? Tesla Model X isn’t just a conventional SUV- it is a premium package that caters supercar performance, 7-seat capacity, and redefining electric range of over 330 miles– making it the quickest, safest, and most technologically advanced SUV ever built.

But how all it fits together, want to know? Lets decipher Tesla Model X specifications from engineering depth, battery-range, technological integrations, to advanced safety apparatus.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type:Dual Electric Motors (Long Range) / Tri Electric Motors (Plaid)
Displacement/Battery Capacity100 kWh Lithium-ion
Power Output:500 kW (670 hp) – Long Range
750 kW (1,020 hp) – Plaid
Torque~960 Nm – Long Range
~1,140 Nm – Plaid
0-60 mph (0-100km/h3.8 seconds – Long Range / 2.5 seconds – Plaid
Top Speed155 mph (250 km/h) – Long Range 
163 mph (262 km/h) – Plaid
Number of Cylinders/Motors:3 (All-Wheel Drive)
Fuel Type:Electric
Emission StandardZero Emissions (0 g/km CO₂)

Transmission

Type:Single-speed fixed-gear transmission gearboxes
Number of Gears:1
Drive Type: (FWD / RWD / AWD / 4WD)AWD (All-Wheel Drive), dual motor (Long Range) or tri motor (Plaid) 

Dimensions & Weight

Overall Length:5036 mm (199.1 in)
Overall Width:1999 mm (78.7 in)
Overall Height:1684 mm (66.1 in)
Wheelbase:2965 mm (116.7 in)
Ground Clearance168 mm (6.6 in)
Kerb Weight:5185 lb (2352 kg) – 2023 base model
Boot Space1145 L; (7 seats, 3rd row folded): 2158 L

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel Tank Capacity/ Battery Pack100kWh lithium-ion
Mileage (City):~104 MPGe – Long Range / 102 MPGe – Plaid
Mileage (Highway):~96 MPGe – Long Range / 92 MPGe – Plaid
Mileage (EPA/Company Certified):100 MPGe – Long Range / 98 MPGe – Plaid

Suspension & Brakes

Front Suspension:Independent double wishbone with adaptive air springs
Rear Suspension:Multi-link suspension with adaptive air springs 
Front Brakes:4‑wheel ABS, four‑piston fixed calipers, 355 mm rotors 
Rear Brakes:4‑wheel ABS, four‑piston fixed calipers, 365 mm rotors 
Steering Type:Electric rack‑and‑pinion power steering (speed‑sensitive) 

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Type: (Steel/Alloy)Alloy (standard 19″/20″/22″ options) 
Tyre Size: • 19″: 255/45R19 (front) / 285/40R19 (rear)  
• 20″: 265/45R20 (front) / 275/45R20 (rear)  
• 22″: 265/35R22 (front) / 285/35R22 (rear)
Spare Tyre:No factory spare; optional compact 20″ alloy spare tyre available (175/70R20)

Capacity

Seating Capacity:5 (standard) / Optional 6 or 7 seats with configurable layouts
Number of Doors:5 (including rear hatch and Falcon Wing rear doors)

Features & Technology

Infotainment System:17″ center touchscreen + rear screen; Tesla OS with over-the-air updates and integrated apps (Maps, Spotify, Netflix, etc.)
Connectivity: (Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, etc.)No Apple CarPlay or Android Auto support; Bluetooth/AUX streaming, integrated apps
Instrument Cluster: (Analog/Digital)Fully digital (driver’s display shows range, speed, gear, alerts, etc.)
AC Type: (Manual/Automatic/Climate Control)Automatic climate control via touchscreen (dual‑zone front, rear A/C)
Other Features:• Five USB ports (2 front console, 3 rear) 
• Falcon Wing doors, panoramic windshield
• Climate pre-conditioning, Sentry Mode, Summon, Autopilot integrations

Safety

Airbags6–10 (dual-stage front, side, curtain; knee airbags) 
ABS with EBD:4‑wheel ABS & Electronic Brake-force Distribution
Traction Control:Included (all-speed traction control)
ESC/VSC:Vehicle Stability Control / Electronic Stability Control
ISOFIXUp to four ISOFIX child-seat anchors / LATCH system
Parking Sensors/Camera:Front & rear parking sensors; backup camera; 360° camera optional
Additional Safety Features Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) & radar-based collision avoidance 

Lane Departure Warning & Lane Keep Assist 

Blind-Spot Detection & Lane Change Warning

Forward/Rear Collision Warning

Hill Start & Hill Descent Assist

Multi-Collision Brake / Post-Collision Braking

Obstacle-Aware Acceleration

Tire Pressure Monitoring & Brake Assist

NHTSA & Euro NCAP 5-star crash ratings; “safest SUV ever” claim

Price (If applicable)

Ex-Showroom Price:Long Range (AWD): $89,990

Plaid (Performance AWD): $104,990
On-Road Price:Long Range (AWD):$97,000 – $102,000
Plaid (Performance AWD): $112,000 – $117,000

Note: Car pricing varies to state tax, dealership fees, documentation fees, insurance fees and EV Tax Credit)

Tesla Model X unsettling specifications echoes an artful blend of futuristic technology and impeccable craftsmanship. This premium electric SUV’s quite-intimidating aura and scorching performance rejects the convention and sets a new template for the SUVs.

Its coming of age features like Autopilot Driver Assistance, a 17-inch cinematic touchscreen, premium driver focused cockpit and other state-of-the-art advancements are enough to hurt the ego of its rival SUVs.

So, whether you’re dodging city traffic or overtaking highway stretches, Tesla Model X can deliver an serenely amazing driving experience to an array of drivers from performance purists, efficiency seekers to advanced tech lovers.

Hit the road with autonomy and define new horizons.

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