Tesla unveils next-generation Roadster with SpaceX-inspired thrusters

Tesla Roadster SpaceX electric sports car cold-gas thrusters Elon Musk

Tesla has unveiled the next generation of its Roadster sports car during a demonstration at a SpaceX testing facility in Waco, Texas. The vehicle features specialized cold-gas thrusters developed in collaboration with SpaceX, allowing it to perform brief aerial maneuvers, including jumps and mid-air flips.

The demonstration showcased the car's ability to drive upside down on a curved ramp using a multi-mode suction system that generates downforce. The vehicle also successfully leaped over a row of other Tesla models. Tesla claims the Roadster can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in approximately 0.81 seconds.

Tesla plans to offer three distinct versions: the Performance model for road use, the Thrust version with additional propulsion, and the exclusive, invitation-only Rocket variant. The Rocket version is a single-seater and is not approved for public road use. Production is currently targeted to begin in 2028.

Entities

Elon Musk · Lars Moravy · McGregor · McGregor, Texas · NHTSA · Roadster · Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum · SpaceX · Tesla · Texas · Waco · Waco, Texas

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[● 3 SOURCES] The vehicle features a range of 482.8 km on a single charge. radiosampaio.com.br · www.goniec.net
[DISPUTED] The vehicle can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in less than one second. radiosampaio.com.br · akhbar-rooz.com · ar.elbadil.com · sarkhatdaily.ir · bsbtimes.com.br · +11 more
[● 26 SOURCES] The car utilizes SpaceX technology, including compressed air tanks, to enable flight maneuvers. radiosampaio.com.br · akhbar-rooz.com · www.akhbrna.ae · dailynewslb.com · pakistanpost.pk · +16 more
[● 21 SOURCES] A suction system allows the car to adhere to surfaces and drive upside down. radiosampaio.com.br · akhbar-rooz.com · www.akhbrna.ae · pakistanpost.pk · pti.ao · +12 more
[● 6 SOURCES] The car's body is constructed using magnesium, titanium, and carbon fiber. radiosampaio.com.br · thuonggiaonline.vn · www.goniec.net · www.marrakechalaan.com
[● 13 SOURCES] The Roadster will be available in three versions: Performance, Thrust, and Rocket. akhbar-rooz.com · pakistanpost.pk · queondamagazine.com · www.automaistv.com.br · atento.com.do · +5 more
[● 12 SOURCES] The car has a top speed of 370 km/h. radiosampaio.com.br · akhbar-rooz.com · sarkhatdaily.ir · www.kyeonggi.com · www.vol.at · +5 more
[● 36 SOURCES] Production of the new Roadster is expected to begin in 2028. akhbar-rooz.com · www.akhbrna.ae · www.durangoherald.com · pakistanpost.pk · sarkhatdaily.ir · +25 more
[● 8 SOURCES] The Roadster is expected to begin production in 2028. akhbar-rooz.com · www.akhbrna.ae · atento.com.do · www.durangoherald.com · www.goniec.net · +3 more
[● 14 SOURCES] The vehicle uses a suction system to adhere to surfaces and drive upside down. akhbar-rooz.com · www.akhbrna.ae · atento.com.do · thuonggiaonline.vn · www.goniec.net · +8 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] The vehicle's body is constructed using magnesium, titanium, and carbon fiber. thuonggiaonline.vn
[● 10 SOURCES] The Roadster's Rocket version is a single-seater not approved for public road use. www.durangoherald.com · www.goniec.net · pakistanpost.pk · arabhardware.net · motorsactu.com · +3 more