Technologyby Sean O'Kane
Tesla reveals SpaceX-powered Roadster that flies and falls
Key Takeaways
- Tesla revealed a new Roadster featuring SpaceX cold-gas thrusters.
- The car can achieve 0-60 mph in one second and fly over obstacles.
- Three trims will be offered: Performance, Thrust, and Rocket.
- Production is slated to begin in 2028 with varying reservation prices.
Tesla recently debuted its heavily anticipated second-generation Roadster featuring SpaceX-powered thrusters, billed as the ultimate human-driven supercar. At a launch event near Waco, Texas, CEO Elon Musk demonstrated the car's ability to use fans and thrusters to perform mid-air maneuvers, leap over obstacles, and achieve a 0-60 mph time in just one second.
The vehicle will launch in 2028 across three trims—Performance, Thrust, and Rocket—each offering over 300 miles of range and speeds exceeding 230 mph. Utilizing compressed air technology borrowed from aerospace engineering, the Roadster represents a bold, high-performance halo vehicle for the brand.
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