Tesla unveiled its second-generation Roadster with a nighttime stunt in Texas: the car climbed a ramp, lifted off on cold-gas thrusters developed by SpaceX and flipped over a line of parked Tesla vehicles before landing.
In a live run at the event, the car went from 0 to 60 mph in 0.81 seconds, according to Tesla. The figure has not been independently certified.
The unveiling took place at SpaceX’s facility in McGregor, Texas, about 200 miles northwest of Houston. Musk said the Roadster would be a real car that can be driven on roads, though he added that he was not sure whether it would be legal on public roads in some jurisdictions. Tesla did not disclose the car’s final price or battery capacity.
Performance, Thrust and Rocket

The Roadster will be offered in three versions — Performance, Thrust and Rocket — each with a range of more than 300 miles, the company said. The range-topping Rocket, which tops 230 mph, will be sold by invitation only and will not be street legal.
Reservations were reported at $50,000 for the Performance and $250,000 for the Thrust. Tesla is targeting the start of production in 2028, years after the car was first teased in 2017.
