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Tesla Unveils Thruster-Powered Roadster With SpaceX Demo

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  • Tesla unveiled a redesigned Roadster with built-in thrusters on Oct 15, 2026.
  • The two-seat car performed upside-down driving using suction and thrusters at a Texas SpaceX site.
  • The “Performance” version requires a US$50,000 deposit, while the “Thrust” version requires US$250,000.
  • Elon Musk called the Roadster a “small potato situation” and said it won’t move Tesla’s finances.