Tesla's new Roadster turns in air with SpaceX thrusters, won't land until 2028
SAN FRANCISCO — Tesla unveiled a redesigned Roadster powered with rocket-style thrusters on Thursday and said it would start production in 2028, more than a decade after it first showed a next-generation version of its electric sports car. The white two-seater vehicle, developed in collaboration with CEO Elon Musk's rocket company SpaceX, drove upside down on a ramp using a suction system, turned…
SAN FRANCISCO — Tesla unveiled a redesigned Roadster equipped with rocket-style thrusters on Thursday, announcing initial production in 2028, more than a decade after the electric sports car was first showcased. The two-seater white vehicle, a joint effort between Tesla CEO Elon Musk's electric vehicle company and SpaceX, demonstrated its capabilities by driving upside down on a ramp, executing aerial maneuvers, and using thrusters to leap over vehicles.
The demonstration sparked speculation that the collaboration might be Musk's attempt to generate interest in a potential merger between Tesla and SpaceX, an idea Musk has previously discussed. Despite being an engineering showcase, industry analyst Gene Munster noted that the Roadster lacks immediate commercial value, as Tesla shifts its focus towards self-driving technology and robotics, and with third-quarter results looming that analysts believe hold greater significance for investors.
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