Tesla Roadster: three configurations, one flies, 0-60 mph in under 0.59 s

Tesla unveiled the next-generation Roadster at an event near Waco, Texas, close to SpaceX's McGregor site. In the demonstration, the car drove up a curved ramp until it was upside down, flew off, flipped and landed on the pavement, using fans and cold gas thrusters. During the event, Tesla also showed a 0 to 60 mph run in one second. Tesla published new figures by configuration: Performance (2 seats, road ready) at 0 to 60 mph in under 1.6 s; Thrust (2 seats, race ready) in under 0.9 s; and Rocket (1 seat, described as air ready) in under 0.59 s.…

• Rocket: 0 to 60 mph in under 0.59 s, using cold gas thrusters.
• $50,000 reservations reopened; Tesla has not yet reported pricing.

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