Tesla unveiled the new Roadster on October 17, 2026. The vehicle uses SpaceX cold gas thrusters to improve performance. CEO Elon Musk claimed the car can perform short flights.
The sports car accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in less than one second. Production will begin in 2028, following a significant delay from the original timeline.
Tesla shares rose 5% in pre-market trading. Analysts viewed the car as an engineering showcase rather than a major commercial product. The reveal occurred before the company's third-quarter earnings report. Musk described the financial impact as a small potato situation.