Apr 18

Signature Edition Model S and Model X

Was anybody paying attention to this? It happened fast enough that I almost missed it. This is the GROK overview:

Key DetailsProduction limits: 250 Model S Signature + 100 Model X Signature (total 350 units). The Model X is six-seat configuration only.

Price: $159,420 (before destination fees/taxes) for both—roughly a $30K–$35K premium over a standard current Plaid.

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Availability: Invite-only via email to select existing Tesla owners/customers. Orders sold out extremely quickly (Model X in ~4 days, Model S in ~5 days). Deliveries start in May 2026.

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Restrictions: Buyers must sign a no-resale agreement (no selling or attempting to sell in the first year without Tesla approval, with potential $50K+ penalties). Some Luxe Package perks (like lifetime FSD/Supercharging) may not fully transfer on resale.

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Exclusive Features (Signature Touches)Both are fully loaded Plaid variants with these highlights: Exclusive Garnet Red exterior paint (a nod to the original Signature Red; not available on regular production) with matching red door handles on the Model S.
Gold accents: Gold Tesla "T" badge on the hood, gold Plaid badge and "Signature" badge on the rear.
Interior: White Alcantara (suede-like) with gold Plaid seat badging, gold piping, gold-illuminated Plaid puddle lights.
Signature badging: Numbered dash plaque (e.g., 1/250), signature-marked door sills, special interior lighting/welcome sequence, Signature key fob.
Wheels: 21" on Model S (Velarium or similar), 22" on Model X (Machina).
Other: Yoke steering wheel, black mirror caps/skull caps, Luxe Package included (lifetime Free Supercharging, Full Self-Driving (Supervised), 4 years premium service/connectivity).

Apr 18, 2026

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Replies (6)

· Apr 18

I agree with you. Feels like they came and went like lightening. I guess you had to get a special invite. Here are the performance specs:

Model S Signature:~1,020 hp tri-motor AWD
0-60 mph: 1.99 seconds
Top speed: 200 mph
Range: ~309 miles EPA est.
Quarter-mile: ~9.23s @ ~155 mph trap

Model X Signature:~1,020 hp tri-motor AWD
0-60 mph: 2.5 seconds
Top speed: 163 mph
Range: ~303 miles EPA est.

They include adaptive suspension, excellent handling, and the latest Tesla tech (yoke, big touchscreen, etc.).

· Apr 19

@alsancle Basic Plaid specs. Looks like the signature is a load Plaid with extra visual elements.

· Apr 19

These were not about boosting ongoing sales or introducing new performance, more about a final farewell to the models that built the company. The re-sale restrictions and selective sales were all about creating an instant collectible I think. I did not get an invite. Not that I have the spare change.

· Apr 19

This was a cool idea and a nice way to end the models. Instant collectibles for sure. You needed to be a Tesla owner from way back to get the invite. I wonder how may invites it took to sell 300 cars?

· Apr 20

Is there any precedent for the last of a model being as collectible as the first of a model? Maybe further back in automotive history? I suppose the unique variants might make it more collectible. I still say it’s a damn shame that they got rid of the S and X, actual luxury vehicles. I understand economics weren’t there versus the 3 and Y but I doubt I buy another new Tesla now. I am spoiled by the X level features. Maybe a used 2026 in 2030 if at all to replace my 2020.

· Apr 20

@TwilightChrome I'm disappointed also. Tesla does not break out Model S and Model X deliveries separately from Cybertruck but the three luxury models combined accounted for 3% of sales. And the X and S were both 10 year old platforms.