# Tesla Roadster Finally Revealed After Nine Years

> Tesla's new Roadster, promised for 2028, can fly and break physics with thrusters and a fan.
- Title: Tesla Roadster Finally Revealed After Nine Years · Motor1
- Summary: Tesla's new Roadster, promised for 2028, can fly and break physics with thrusters and a fan. Tesla's Roadster, set for 2028 production, will be the only…
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- Source: Motor1 — https://motor1.com/news/812150/new-tesla-roadster-revealed
- Author: Jeff Perez
- Published: 2026-10-16T01:07:59+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: tesla, roadster, 2028, thrusters, fan, 2g grip, cars
## Tesla Roadster Debut
Tesla has finally revealed its long-awaited next-generation Roadster after nearly nine years.
## Roadster Performance Claims
The car can accelerate to 60 mph in under 1.0 second and generate 2 g of cornering force.
## SpaceX Thrusters
The Roadster features thrusters from SpaceX for potential flight capabilities.
## Manual Driving Focus
Tesla says the Roadster will be its only manually driven car, a contrast to autonomous vehicles.

> This will actually be long-term the only manually driven car that Tesla makes.
## 2028 Production Timeline
The Roadster will go into production in 2028 after nearly nine years of development.
## Key takeaway

Tesla's Roadster, set for 2028 production, will be the only manually driven Tesla car with thrusters and a fan for 2g grip.