Tesla unveils new Roadster that lifted off on stage: 0-60 mph in under 1 second
xiaohu · x · 2026-10-16
Tesla unveiled the new Roadster, which lifted off during the live reveal event.
Key details:
- Magnesium, titanium, and carbon fiber construction with steer-by-wire
- Three trims: Performance (two-seat roadster), Thrust (two-seat with boosted propulsion), Rocket (single-seat, invitation-only)
- Thrust package does 0-60 mph in under 1 second
- Active multi-mode underbody suction generates enough downforce at standstill to hold the car upside-down on a ceiling
- Variable aero: lowers the body and switches between high-downforce and low-drag modes
- Rocket trim's thrusters support liftoff and in-air attitude control
Related event: Tesla unveils new Roadster with cold-gas thrusters and 0.81s 0-60 mph(27 posts)→
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