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Tesla Unveils SpaceX-Powered Roadster Hitting 0-60 in 0.81s

By Drooid · Oct 17, 2026, 12:02 AM UTC · How we work

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Tesla unveiled a next-generation Roadster with SpaceX thrusters at a Texas test site.
The prototype drove upside down on a ramp, performed a barrel roll and jumped over vehicles.
Tesla says the Roadster reaches 0-60 mph in 0.81 seconds, under one second with Thrust trim.
Production is planned for 2028; reservations need $50,000 for Performance and $250,000 for Thrust.
The single-seat Rocket trim is invite-only and not approved for public road use.

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Tesla unveiled a next-generation Roadster with SpaceX thrusters at a Texas test site.
The prototype drove upside down on a ramp, performed a barrel roll and jumped over vehicles.
Tesla says the Roadster reaches 0-60 mph in 0.81 seconds, under one second with Thrust trim.
Production is planned for 2028; reservations need $50,000 for Performance and $250,000 for Thrust.
The single-seat Rocket trim is invite-only and not approved for public road use.