The new Roadster by Tesla has been released about eight years since it was first introduced. It has an improved design and exists in three versions: Performance, Thrust, and Rocket; and the latter has thrusters that make it capable of performing some acrobatic movements.
The car was shown to be capable of doing flips, reversing and spinning. The company says that it is able to go from 0 to 60 miles per hour (96.56 km/h) in just 0.81 second. And the one-seater Rocket model is even faster, according to the company.
Starting from the basic Performance version which has a capacity for two people, the cars are made for use on the road and include active aerodynamics and the multi-mode suction system; and are said to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in less than 1.6 seconds. Another version is the two-seater Thrust model, which includes cold gas thrusters at the rear along with the suction system. Tesla uses this model for racetracks and it is said to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in less than 0.9 seconds.
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At the top is the single-seat Rocket model. This version features cold-gas thrusters all around, which Tesla says aid forward, upward, and rotational acceleration. Its 0 to 60 mph time is reported to be less than 0.59 seconds.
Additionally, Tesla’s post mentions a range of over 483 km without specifying any specific variant or test cycle. The top speed for the Rocket model is stated to be over 230 mph (370 kmph).
Configurations – Performance: road ready, seats 2 Active aerodynamics & multi-mode suction system for next-level performance on & off the track – Thrust: race ready, seats 2 Multi-mode suction system paired w/ rear-mounted cold-gas thrusters that enable 0–60 in <1 second – Rocket: air ready, seats 1 Multi-mode suction system plus perimeter-mounted cold-gas thrusters supporting forward & upward acceleration plus lateral rotational movement. So…yes, it can fly Range >300 miles Top speed up to >230mph (Rocket) 0-60 Performance (<1.6) Thrust (<0.9) Rocket (<0.59) Reserve now – https://t.co/EHpRpNx5QA
— Tesla (@Tesla) October 16, 2026
Tesla claims its thruster system can generate four to five times the force generated by tires. The company says that adapting SpaceX’s thruster technology for the Roadster required new hardware and controls. The compressed gas is stored in carbon-fiber overwrapped vessels placed in available spaces within the car.
Tesla says carrying more compressed gas increases flight time. However, the post does not specify that time.
Inside, Tesla describes an UltraWhite cabin with gray microsuede detailing and supportive seat bolsters. To reduce weight, it features manual controls and fixed seat positions. Magnesium, titanium, and carbon fiber have also been used to keep the weight limited.
However, Tesla’s post does not reveal any confirmed curb weight, battery capacity, motor output, or powertrain configuration. Tesla aims to begin production in 2028, and the vehicle shown is currently a concept, with bookings already open.
