Tesla Roadster. Photo: TESLA Tesla unveiled the next-generation Roadster electric sports car at an event attended by CEO Elon Musk. The highlight was a demonstration in which the car performed aerial maneuvers using a unique propulsion system developed in collaboration with Musk's space company, SpaceX.
Tesla Roadster. Photo: TESLAAccording to data released by Tesla, the Roadster is designed to set a new benchmark in electric performance. The company demonstrated acceleration from 0 to 97 km/h in less than a second in the advanced version, an extraordinary figure even compared to the world's fastest supercars.
Tesla Roadster. Photo: TESLAThe car's standout technology is a compressed gas propulsion system, similar to that used in space. The system is designed to allow for extreme maneuvers and even short takeoffs. However, Tesla has yet to provide full specifications confirming that all of the capabilities will be available in every version or on public roads.
Tesla Roadster. Photo: TESLAThe company presented several vehicle configurations, some of which can reach about 370 km/h, and a driving range of more than 480 km on each electric charge.
Tesla Roadster. Photo: TESLADespite the impressive reveal, the Roadster is not yet a production car. Tesla is targeting production to begin in 2028, nearly a decade after the new generation was first introduced.
Tesla Roadster. Photo: TESLA