From Road & Track · Fred Smith · · 50s
Tesla Roadster Flies in Demo
Tesla Roadster completes 0-60 in 0.8 seconds with air-assisted jumps.
In brief
Tesla Roadster completes 0-60 in 0.8 seconds with air-assisted jumps. Tesla's new Roadster model achieves 0-60 mph in 0.81 seconds using cold gas boosters in a live demo. Originally reported by Road & Track.
Tesla Roadster Demo
Tesla revealed a new Roadster model with air-assisted jumps in a live demo.
0-60 in 0.81 Seconds
The car reached 60 mph in 0.81 seconds using cold gas boosters in a live demo.
Air-Assisted Jumps
The Roadster performed vertical ramps, barrel rolls, and side flips using cold gas boosters.
Cold Gas Boosters
Ten nozzles of compressed air from an air tank provide the boost for jumps and flips.
Production Timeline
Tesla plans to enter production in 2028 with two variants: thrust and rocket.
What to remember
Tesla's new Roadster model achieves 0-60 mph in 0.81 seconds using cold gas boosters in a live demo.
