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Tesla Roadster: Rocket Thrusters Could Lift Car Off Ground!
20 Sep
Summary
- Second-generation Tesla Roadster finally has a confirmed launch date.
- The upcoming Roadster will feature a SpaceX package with cold-gas thrusters.
- A thruster-equipped Roadster could achieve 0-60 mph in approximately 1.1 seconds.
The long-awaited second-generation Tesla Roadster is slated for its unveiling on October 1st, with Tesla utilizing rocket-launch visuals and incorporating technology from Elon Musk's SpaceX.
First prototyped in November 2017 with ambitious performance claims, the Roadster's production timeline has been repeatedly delayed since its initial 2020 target. Recent announcements on X, accompanied by a countdown clock on Tesla's order page, confirm the new October 1st deadline and an exclusive event for reservation holders in Waco, Texas.
The production Roadster has undergone significant redesign, moving away from Model S Plaid components to an all-new carbon-fiber hypercar platform. The highlight is expected to be the "SpaceX package," featuring cold-gas thrusters inspired by SpaceX's Falcon 9 program. Musk claims this package could propel the Roadster to 60 mph in approximately 1.1 seconds and theoretically allow it to lift off the ground. However, the thruster-equipped variant might be limited to track use and potentially not street legal.
