Tesla Roadster debuts with 0.81-second sprint to 97 km/h

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Tesla unveiled the new Roadster electric supercar, featuring SpaceX rocket thrusters for airborne maneuvers and a 0-97 km/h acceleration time of 0.81 seconds. Series production is slated to begin in 2028. The vehicle demonstrated vertical ramp ascents, mid-air flips, and controlled landings using ten compressed-air engines powered by two 600-liter tanks. The design is more angular than the 2017 prototype, and the car remains a concept with unspecified powertrain details, battery capacity, and range. Tesla lists three variants: Performance ($50,000 deposit), Thrust ($250,000), and Rocket, a single-seat flying version by invitation only. Independent verification of the acceleration claim has not been published.


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