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Tesla’s Roadster Rocket Performs Autonomous Stunts at SpaceX

By Drooid · Oct 18, 2026, 6:10 PM UTC · How we work

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Tesla unveiled a Roadster hypercar that performed autonomous stunts at SpaceX’s McGregor, Texas.
The Rocket trim uses 250 kg of compressed air in carbon-fiber tanks to power cold-gas thrusters.
Tesla says the Rocket can accelerate 0–60 mph in under 0.59 seconds and exceed 230 mph.
The trims offered: Performance with a $50,000 deposit, Thrust with $250,000, and Rocket.
Elon Musk said owners will be able to request the Roadster perform any demonstrated stunt autonomously.

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Tesla unveiled a Roadster hypercar that performed autonomous stunts at SpaceX’s McGregor, Texas.
The Rocket trim uses 250 kg of compressed air in carbon-fiber tanks to power cold-gas thrusters.
Tesla says the Rocket can accelerate 0–60 mph in under 0.59 seconds and exceed 230 mph.
The trims offered: Performance with a $50,000 deposit, Thrust with $250,000, and Rocket.
Elon Musk said owners will be able to request the Roadster perform any demonstrated stunt autonomously.