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Official pictures show the all-electric saloon undergoing testing

Tesla has launched official photos of its Model S saloon undergoing testing in America.

The car pictured shows the Tesla Model S doing laps around a circuit with the car’s chief designer, Franz Von Holzhausen, behind the wheel.

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Tesla claims it has already received more than 1000 order for its seven-seat, all-electric saloon and it will go on sale in 2011.

The US firm claim the Model S will have a range of around three hours and be capable of 0-60mph in 5.6secs. Its top speed will be limited to 130mph, but recharging times have yet to be released by Tesla.

Prices will starts at around £40,000.

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