Tesla reveals Roadster with flying tech, 0.8-second acceleration

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 06:08 · Archive

Tesla demonstrated its new Roadster accelerating from 0-60mph in 0.81 seconds using thrusters that allow it to fly.

Tesla has scheduled the second-generation Roadster for production in 2028 and demonstrated its claimed sub-one-second acceleration at the SpaceX test centre in McGregor, Texas. A demonstration run recorded a 0-60mph time of 0.81 seconds, surpassing Tesla's original 2017 acceleration claim of 1.9 seconds.

The Roadster is equipped with ultra-high-pressure compressed-air thrusters that enable it to jump and fly. Elon Musk said the car will be Tesla's only manually driven vehicle long-term, though it operated autonomously during the demonstration 'to make sure we don't kill anyone'. The demonstration featured the Roadster jumping over parked Teslas and making a controlled landing after driving up a ramp.

Tesla is targeting a top speed of 230mph, though Musk said the new Roadster should 'crack halfway to the speed of sound' at Mach 0.5, equating to about 383.5mph. This exceeds the top speed of over 400km/h originally promised in 2017. Tesla also originally claimed a driving range of approximately 1000km for the vehicle.

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• Tesla Roadster revealed with flying tech, 0.8sec 0-100km/h sprint timeTesla has demonstrated the sub-one-second claimed 0-100mph acceleration time of its new Roadster, which it promises will enter production in 2028.The West Australian · 16 Oct, 05:41
• Tesla Roadster revealed with flying tech, 0.8sec 0-100km/h sprint timeTesla has demonstrated the sub-one-second claimed 0-100mph acceleration time of its new Roadster, which it promises will enter production in 2028.Perth Now · 16 Oct, 05:41

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