Tesla unveiled its long-delayed next-generation Roadster on Thursday, showcasing a futuristic electric sports car featuring technology developed with SpaceX. CEO Elon Musk said production is expected to begin in 2028, although the company did not announce pricing.
The two-seat vehicle is designed to incorporate rocket thrusters, lightweight materials and other SpaceX technologies. However, Tesla did not provide detailed specifications for different performance variants. The model will also exclude the company’s Full Self-Driving system.
Tesla first introduced the concept in 2017 and has repeatedly missed delivery targets. Reservations have reopened, with customers in the United States, Canada and China required to place $50,000 deposits. Despite strong fan interest, the high-end model is unlikely to significantly affect Tesla’s finances.
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Tesla has unveiled its new and redesigned Roadster - a 'flying car' that can turn in the air and land. Developed in collaboration with CEO Elon Musk’s rocket company SpaceX, it's claimed the Roadster can accelerate from zero to 60mph in less than one second and can hit a top speed of over 230 mph. Tesla demonstrated the two-seater vehicle at a livestreamed event in Texas, showing it driving upside down on a ramp and performing a mid-air flip. Musk told the crowd, "It can basically fly like a rocket", but admitted it's "not necessarily a safety-optimised car." It remains unclear how the proposed flying features would work on public roads, or whether they would be legal. Production is set to start in 2028.
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