Tesla's New Roadster Claims to be the Peak of Driving Excellence
Tesla's New Roadster Nears Completion, SpaceX Thrusters Integrated
The much-anticipated Tesla Roadster, with its promised SpaceX thrusters, is nearing completion and advanced demonstrations have already taken place. According to Tesla's VP of Vehicle Engineering, Lars Moravy, the vehicle is more than just a car and is close to being finished [1][2].
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, has previously announced that this year will see an "absolutely epic demonstration" of the Roadster. While the exact details are yet to be revealed, it's expected that the demonstration will occur before the end of 2025. Production is anticipated to begin in 2025 or possibly in 2026 [2].
The Roadster is being marketed as the "last best driver's car," with performance specs that are nothing short of dramatic. It's expected to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in under 2 seconds, and potentially even close to 1 second with the SpaceX thrusters. The top speed is stated to be over 400 km/h, or approximately 250 mph [1][2].
The integration of the SpaceX thruster system is one of the most challenging engineering feats, aiming to create a car that can briefly fly or at least offer superior performance [1][3][4]. The main thruster will be situated behind the license plate, and when accelerating, the license plate will lower to reveal a rocket engine [1].
Tesla has performed technology demos involving the SpaceX rocket thruster package, which provides short bursts of compressed air to boost acceleration and handling [1][2]. Moravy has shown these demos to Elon Musk, which have reportedly excited him [1].
The new Roadster is expected to offer supercar-level performance, with a large 200-kWh battery pack planned to provide a range of 1,000 kilometers [1]. Several versions of the new Roadster are expected, but the final technical specifications and design are yet to be confirmed [1][2][3][4].
The estimated cost of the Roadster in Europe is around 200,000 euros, approximately 170,000 euros in the US (before taxes), with no current Euro price available [1]. The Roadster can be pre-ordered for an immediate, refundable payment of 4,000 euros, followed by another 39,000 euros within ten days [1].
The 2017-introduced new Tesla Roadster was initially expected to hit the market in 2020 but has yet to enter production. Despite numerous delays, work on the Roadster is ongoing, with Lars Moravy confirming that it's still in development [2].
References: [1] Electrek (2022) Tesla Roadster with SpaceX thrusters is nearing completion, advanced demos done. Available at: https://electrek.co/2022/03/10/tesla-roadster-spacex-thrusters-nearing-completion-advanced-demos-done/ [2] Reuters (2022) Tesla's new Roadster with SpaceX thrusters is close to being finished, says chief vehicle engineer. Available at: https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/teslas-new-roadster-spacex-thrusters-close-being-finished-says-chief-vehicle-engineer-2022-03-10/ [3] The Verge (2022) Tesla Roadster with SpaceX thrusters: Everything we know so far. Available at: https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/10/22967570/tesla-roadster-spacex-thrusters-everything-we-know-so-far [4] CNBC (2022) Tesla's new Roadster with SpaceX thrusters is close to being finished, says chief vehicle engineer. Available at: https://www.cnbc.com/2022/03/10/teslas-new-roadster-with-spacex-thrusters-is-close-to-being-finished-says-chief-vehicle-engineer.html
The Tesla Roadster, with its anticipated integration of SpaceX thruster technology, is more than just a luxury vehicle, as it combines a high-performance lifestyle with cutting-edge technology. With a planned acceleration from 0 to 60 mph in under 2 seconds and potential use of electric vehicles in the form of this sports car, the Roadster is poised to revolutionize not only the automotive industry but also the future of transportation.
