Model S Shows Its True Colors (Photos)

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George......


Thank you! ! ! ! !


I'll take one of each! ! !


That blue is amazing! !

 

[NigelM]

Mod note - Posts regarding side mirrors went here: Is-the-lack-of-electrically-folding-mirrors-a-big-problem

 

[tray loader]

There´s one potential future color missing IMHO-
something in limecolor, something fresh and unseen, yet still premium:

 

[Raffy.Roma]

And with the same wheels! Very helpful. Thanks.

Actually I would have liked to see also the white pearl with 19" wheels for comparing. I am very much undecided between 19" and 21"

 

[jerry33]

There´s one potential future color missing IMHO-
something in limecolor, something fresh and unseen, yet still premium:

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That actually looks good!

 

[goyogi]

There´s one potential future color missing IMHO-
something in limecolor, something fresh and unseen, yet still premium:

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I like what you did with the wheels. A sort of graphite look.

 

[Todd Burch]

Guys, I need help. Thinking about modifying my order. Which would you pick...white with black wheels or gray with gray/black wheels?

 

[Doug_G]

Hands down white with dark wheels. I've seen it in person and it is gorgeous. I almost changed my mind on Sig Red after seeing it.

 

[Discoducky]

Guys, I need help. Thinking about modifying my order. Which would you pick...white with black wheels or gray with gray/black wheels?
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if you tint the windows then white looks just a bit better

 

[ddruz]

Todd Burch, What have you got configured now?

 

[Todd Burch]

I currently have gray configured (non-perf, 19" wheels). Either approach will require powder coating (I expect to have 19s).

 

[MikeK]

Todd: Pano roof, or no?

 

[aviators99]

What's with all of the extra and misplaced apostrophes in the stickies, including this one?

 

[NigelM]

What's with all of the extra and misplaced apostrophes in the stickies, including this one?

Auto-correct. Blame Steve Jobs, not everything he did is perfect.

 

[johnnyS]

We went by the Newport store yesterday to help finalize our order. They have a sunset red S with the black roof, 21 wheels, and microfiber seats. It is a sharp sporty combination that we were not considering. Before going I had convinced myself we should pick silver with the gray leather. Now my wife says she may prefer white with the tan interior and I still like the blue. We just got the configure email this week, so we have a couple of weeks to decide. At the Amped event, I made the mistake of driving a performance model, so I am also debating the extra cost of a performance. In Southern California it seems we spend most of our time driving behind a 12 year old Camry 10 miles per hour below the speed limit or a big truck spewing toxic fumes, so is it worth it?

 

[tray loader]

I like what you did with the wheels. A sort of graphite look.

Thank You.
I think graphite and some fresh color would look gorgeous.
Sort of like the Aston Martins have.
Green (literally) will come back big time, lime is already there, and the current official color option evokes too little value IMHO.
Daimler has a new color called "alubeam", which looks like a mixture of alu,chrome,graphite and duotone.Breathtaking.
Would fit a sleek design like the Model S too, and looks UPSCALE enough for Rodeo drive

Trying to appear conservative in this innovation field is one thing, but missing the right color language for getting that point across self confident another.
The current lineup is only 30% complete IMHO.They miss the special,characteristic colorpalette, except some 2-3 great choices.

Also, Teslas Brown is kinda weak and lame-
how about this one, deep, rich, expensive- oops it´s "just" a BMW X1:

If an X1 looks more expensive colorwise as a Model S, then something is wrong.

Heck, the Model S could even dare some matte black look:

The possibilities are there but what´s there looks a bit paralyzed, too generic and uninspired for being the new kid one the block, no?

 

[Todd Burch]

Todd: Pano roof, or no?

Yes on the pano. After watching the side-by-side video of gray and white in this subforum, I think I'm going to stick with the gray...but the black powder coat on the wheels will be mandatory for me

 

[Robert.Boston]

I congratulate Tesla for having four "real" colors in the mix: blue, green, brown, and red. Premium car manufacturers have a lot of white/silver/gray/black options, although I have noticed more color creeping into the lineups. I agree with @tray loader's comment, though, that Tesla chose very safe variants of these colors. That's not surprising to me; the Model S design overall is very conservative. While this may disappoint some, I think the majority of buyers are already being asked to make a big leap with the technology; changing car shape or color radically would alienate too many customers.

Hopefully, as sales volumes rise and Tesla brings more manufacturing capabilities on-line, they can add a few more colors to the lineup that will be a bit more daring. There's a nice thread about that: Suggestion Box: What colors would you like Tesla to add?

 

[araxara]

I congratulate Tesla for having four "real" colors in the mix: blue, green, brown, and red.

I guess I wouldn't call the blue and green "real" colors. They are almost black.

 

[MikeK]

Yes on the pano. After watching the side-by-side video of gray and white in this subforum, I think I'm going to stick with the gray...but the black powder coat on the wheels will be mandatory for me

Okay, just asking because I think the white looks great with the pano roof. I'm not a big fan of the dark wheels with white, but with the pano I think it does work, since you're basically making a bit part of the car black with that roof.

Dark wheels with the grey + pano is a very sleek combination.