It’s hard to think of another car that has been as highly anticipated or that bares more importance for an automaker than the new Model S is for Tesla .

The all-electric sedan is finally being delivered at the company’s plant in Fremont, California.

While much will be made of the fact Tesla delivered the Model S slightly ahead of its self-imposed deadline, the real question is whether this car delivers all that has been promised, and we’re not just talking about how it drives on the road.

Here are the stats on Tesla’s Model S:

The test drives of the Model S start this weekend and will give us an early indication of whether or not the new Tesla lives up to expectations. Since the first test drives will be with those who have already placed an order for the Model S, I suspect most of what we will hear will be very positive. After all, these are people who have already put down a deposit for the car.

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