Tesla Roadster stuns the public: electric sports car takes off and hits 100 km/h in 0.81 seconds

Tesla showed the unusual capabilities of the new Roadster at a special event in Texas. The electric sports car demonstrated aerial stunts using jet thrusters, and Elon Musk claimed a 0 to 100 km/h time of just 0.81 seconds. Sales of the model are now planned to start in 2028.

The presentation took place on October 15, 2026 at the SpaceX site. The company showed that the car can not only drive on the road but also rise into the air for a short time.

Tesla Roadster gets ten jet thrusters

The main feature of the new Tesla Roadster is a system of ten cold compressed-gas thrusters. According to the developers, they provide the extra thrust needed for extreme acceleration and unusual maneuvers.

During the demonstration the sports car climbed a vertical ramp, flipped in the air and made a controlled landing.

In another episode the Roadster flew over several Tesla cars while spinning around its own axis.

There was nobody behind the wheel during the tests. Instead of a driver, a mannequin sat in the two-seat cabin: the organizers decided not to put a person at risk during the complex stunts.

Tesla Roadster 0 to 100 km/h in just 0.81 seconds

One of the loudest claims for the new electric sports car is the stated 0 to 100 km/h time of 0.81 seconds.

For comparison, most modern high-performance electric cars reach 100 km/h in about 2–3 seconds. The Roadster's figure far exceeds what road cars usually deliver.

According to Tesla, this acceleration is achieved through a combination of the electric powertrain and additional gas thrusters.

However, for now this is a figure announced by the manufacturer. Independent tests of the production car still have to confirm its characteristics.

Can the new Tesla Roadster really fly?

The demonstrated capabilities of the Roadster differ significantly from the functions of an ordinary sports car.

The gas thrusters create thrust that helps the car perform short aerial maneuvers. However, the demonstration does not mean the Roadster could be used as a full-fledged flying vehicle for daily trips.

The system is intended primarily for unusual dynamic capabilities and as a showcase of engineering technology.

Elon Musk himself stressed the experimental nature of the project and admitted that such maneuvers involve increased risk.

When the Tesla Roadster goes on sale

According to Tesla's new plans, Roadster sales should begin in 2028.

The development history turned out to be much longer than originally expected. The second-generation prototype was presented back in 2017, and the production start has been postponed several times.

Previously the company expected to start producing the sports car in 2025, but those plans were not realized.

The new presentation showed the development of the Roadster's technology, but the final specifications of the production version, its trims and availability for buyers are still to be clarified.

Why the new Roadster attracted so much attention

The second-generation Tesla Roadster is positioned as one of the most unusual electric sports cars.

Instead of the traditional approach, where manufacturers compete in electric motor power, battery capacity and acceleration, Tesla is experimenting with aerospace technologies.

The collaboration between Tesla and SpaceX made it possible to demonstrate the concept of a car with additional jet thrust.

The main question now is which of the demonstrated capabilities the production Roadster will get and whether the company will manage to bring the model to market on the promised schedule.

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