Tesla's new Roadster differs sharply from the 2017 version

Tesla re-revealed its next-generation Roadster on Thursday, nine years after the original 2017 unveiling, with significant changes to performance specs and features. The new version boasts a 0-to-60 mph time of 0.8 seconds, down from 1.9 seconds, but its range has dropped to 310-320 miles from the previously promised 620 miles. The 2028 Roadster features a two-motor, rear-wheel-drive setup instead of the 2017 model's three-motor all-wheel drive, and its top speed is now listed at 214 mph "for now," down from above 250 mph. The new prototype demonstrated autonomous flying and hovering capabilities, including driving up a vertical wall and performing a "kick flip," while the 2017 version only drove on stage. Tesla is eyeing production in 2028, with three variants planned: Performance, Thrust, and Rocket, the latter featuring only one seat. The 2017 Founder Series was priced at $250,000, but the new pricing remains unspecified, and battery size details have not been disclosed for the latest version.