Tesla shows off new Roadster flying and driving upside down
The electric sports car performed stunts at a Waco, Texas event, and a $250,000 payment is needed to reserve one.
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What happened
Tesla unveiled its next-generation Roadster at an event in Waco, Texas. The electric supercar was shown driving upside down, briefly flying, and reaching 60mph in less than one second. The car also has a cold-gas thruster option, and reserving one costs $250,000.
Why it matters
The Roadster is slated to go into production in 2028. It marks Tesla's renewed attempt to revive the model after an earlier effort nine years ago.
Timeline
- Oct 15, 9:28 PM ET: Tesla shows the next-generation Roadster at an event in Waco, Texas, including upside-down driving and a brief flight.
- Oct 15, 9:48 PM ET: Tesla reveals a cold-gas thruster option for the car and sets a $250,000 price to reserve one.
- Oct 16, 9:50 PM ET: The Tesla Roadster is expected to go into production in 2028.
Coverage
- The Tesla Roadster should go into production in 2028, but don't get your hopes up (engadget.com)
- The incredible flying Tesla Roadster is just for show (Andrew J. Hawkins)
- Tesla turns to 50-year-old stunt technology as it tries to Roadster again (Jonathan M. Gitlin)
- Relive Tesla's Ridiculous(ly Fun) Roadster Stunt Show (engadget.com)
- Tesla's Redesigned Roadster Has A Cold-Gas Thruster Option, But You'll Need $250,000 Just To Reserve It (engadget.com)
- The Tesla Roadster flew, drove upside down, and hit 60mph in under a second (Andrew J. Hawkins)
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