Tesla Roadster Launch Date: The Tesla Roadster was scheduled to be unveiled on October 1, but the brand has now postponed the debut of its electric supercar, citing adverse weather conditions. The Roadster prototype was revealed by the brand for the first time in 2017, and its production specs remain much anticipated.
Tesla Roadster: Can It Fly?
Elon Musk claimed that the Tesla Roadster can achieve 0-100 km/h in just 1 second using SpaceX-sourced cold-thrusters, and it will also feature flying capabilities. The brand shared a tweet about postponing the launch, and the caption read, ‘We've been tracking the weather closely with local meteorologists, but given the severe conditions predicted & because this event can only be held outdoors, we've made the difficult decision to reschedule.’
A particular line, ‘Because this event can only be held outdoors,’ has elevated the enthusiasm around the Tesla Roadster’s flying capabilities.
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The Original Tesla Roadster
The original Tesla Roadster was launched in 2008, and it is a 2-seater all-electric sports car. Key specifications for the Tesla Roadster are as follows:
- Battery capacity: Custom
- Maximum power: 248 hp
- Maximum torque: 286 Nm
- Range: Up to 392 Kilometres
- Top Speed: 200+ km/h
- 0-100 km/h: 3.9 Seconds
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Next-Generation Tesla Roadster: What We Know?
As per several reports, the brand is planning to launch the Tesla Roadster in two variants: a road-legal version and a flying version. The latter is expected to use cold-gas thrusters developed by SpaceX. We expect the flying car to be a demo version, whereas details for the road-legal version are eagerly awaited.