Tesla Roadster 2026: Flies on SpaceX Thrusters, 0-96 km/h in 0.81s
Tesla's second-gen Roadster flew on SpaceX air thrusters and sprinted 0-96 km/h in 0.81 seconds; production starts 2028.
Breaking Today Tesla Roadster flies on SpaceX air thrusters Revealed at SpaceX's 4,000-acre McGregor, Texas test site; nine years after the 2017 prototype, production starts 2028. 01/11- 02/11
0.81 s 0 to 96 km/h, live demo 0-96 km/h in 0.81 seconds Live run on the launch pad; the car covers about 11 metres at an average of 3.4 G. - 03/11
2017 prototype vs 2026 reveal 2017 prototype 0-97 km/h in 1.9 s, 402 km/h top 2026 reveal 0-96 km/h in 0.81 s, 370+ km/h top More than twice as quick off the line, but the top-speed claim dropped from 402 to over 370 km/h. - 04/11
Three trims, three reservation prices Monthly statement Performance (road ready) US$50,000 Thrust (race ready) US$250,000 Rocket (air ready) Invite only e.g. a Malaysian buyer would convert to ringgit; reservations are open now. 
06/11Musk: Do not buy if safety is your goal The demo was run autonomously; in customer hands it will be the only manually driven car Tesla makes. - 07/11
Who this is for Performance: road ready, 0-60 in ~1.6 s Thrust: race ready, 0-60 under 0.9 s Rocket: single seat, 10 thrusters, air ready No final price confirmed on stage
All trims: 300 miles range, 230+ mph, 1,500+ horsepower. 
08/11The wall climb 170 degrees of pitch, 21 metres off the ground, 4,700 kg of downforce pinning it to the ramp. - 09/11
Myth This is a movie prop or a Ferrari-style track-only programme. Fact Tesla confirmed it will be a road-legal production car; production begins 2028. It is not a stunt car Musk called it 'an actual car that's on the roads'; production starts 2028. - 10/11
What to watch next Snake River Canyon jump demo planned No battery capacity or range confirmed Reservations open on Tesla's website
No battery capacity or final range confirmed yet; more demos planned. - 11/11
Bottom line Nine years in the making The Roadster hits 0-96 km/h in 0.81 seconds and starts production in 2028; reservations from US$50,000.
Questions people ask
What is the Tesla Roadster 2026?
The second-generation Roadster, revealed in 2026 at SpaceX's McGregor, Texas test site. It uses 10 cold-gas thrusters and a fan suction system. Production begins in 2028.
How much does the Tesla Roadster cost?
Tesla is taking reservations: US$50,000 for Performance, US$250,000 for Thrust. The Rocket trim is invite-only. No final price was confirmed on stage.
Can the Tesla Roadster actually fly?
Yes, in limited manoeuvres. It uses two carbon-fibre tanks holding 600 litres of compressed air at roughly 10,000 psi, producing over 80 kN of thrust through 10 nozzles.
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