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Tesla Unveils the New Roadster Featuring SpaceX Thrusters and Record-Breaking Performance Claims
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After years of delays, Tesla has unveiled its updated next-generation Roadster, featuring extreme performance claims including optional SpaceX-developed cold gas thrusters that allow it to jump and fly. The car demonstrated a 0-60 mph time of 0.81 seconds, features underbody fans providing massive downforce, and is targeted for a 2028 production release.
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- The new Tesla Roadster features an optional SpaceX pack with compressed air thrusters that deliver enough thrust to jump and fly over vehicles.
- Tesla claims the Roadster can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 0.81 seconds using its rear-facing rocket thrusters.
- The vehicle utilizes giant underbody fans producing 4.7 tons of force, creating enough downforce to stick the car to the ceiling.
- Design elements include sharp straight lines inspired by the Cybertruck and Lamborghini, butterfly doors, and molded chassis seats.
- Elon Musk has set an ambitious future top speed goal of Mach 0.5 (380 mph) and targeted a production release around 2028.