From Car and Driver · Jack Fitzgerald · · 1m
Tesla Roadster Design: Bold or Catfish?
New Tesla Roadster looks wildly different from 2017 concept after $50k-$250k deposit.
In brief
New Tesla Roadster looks wildly different from 2017 concept after $50k-$250k deposit. Tesla’s 2029 Roadster design changes drastically from its 2017 concept, confusing customers who paid deposits years ago. Originally reported by Car and Driver.
New Tesla Roadster Design
The 2029 Tesla Roadster features a sharp angular look inspired by military planes like the SR-71 Blackbird and F-35 fighter jet.
2017 Concept vs. New Design
The 2017 Roadster concept had a sharp front end like the Acura NSX, a targa top, and a curvy body, while the new model uses the Cybertruck’s angular style with butterfly doors and a fixed…
Design Changes
Tesla updated the Roadster’s design from the 2017 concept, removing softness for a more angular profile with a long profile and active spoiler.
Customer Confusion
Customers who paid $50,000 to $250,000 for the 2017 concept now face a car that looks completely different than expected.
Design Inspiration
The new Roadster’s white paint job resembles the Lotus Esprit S1 from James Bond’s The Spy Who Loved Me.
What matters most
Tesla’s 2029 Roadster design changes drastically from its 2017 concept, confusing customers who paid deposits years ago.
