The reveal is happening this year, with deliveries to start in 2025.





Tesla's top brass went on to mention the design has been finalized and we'll get to see the production model near the end of the year. The goal is to kick off customer deliveries at some point in 2025, but knowing the company's modus operandi, one can never be too sure.

Considering roughly six and a half years have passed since the Roadster concept debuted, it's time to revisit the technical specifications promised by Tesla. It was originally claimed to reach 60 mph in 1.9 seconds and do 0-100 mph in 4.2 seconds, with a quarter mile time of 8.8 seconds. The all-wheel-drive machine with four seats promises to exceed 250 mph and cover 620 miles on a single charge.



The next Tesla Roadster is supposed to have a removable glass roof that goes into the trunk when not in use. An old tweet—er, post by Musk in June 2018 talked about a SpaceX option with "10 small rocket thrusters arranged seamlessly around car. These rocket engines dramatically improve acceleration, top speed, braking & cornering. Maybe they will even allow a Tesla to fly." In May 2021, Musk claimed the car would do 0 to 60 mph in an unbelievable 1.1 seconds.

Because that wasn't crazy enough, Musk now says it'll do it in less than 1 second. We're rather skeptical about this claim. The bonkers McMurtry Speirling can do it in 1.4 seconds with Avon slick tires and it's not even road-legal whereas the Roadster will have a license plate. The Spéirling also weighs nothing, at 2,200 pounds, surely a lot less than whatever the much larger Roadster will weigh.


As usual with Musk's promises, take these posts with the proverbial pinch of salt. We'll believe it when we see it. Even the original technical specifications announced in November 2017 would be more than enough.

Ahead of the claimed reveal in late 2024, Tesla will happily accept reservations for $50,000 a pop. Provided it hasn't changed, Roadster pricing varies from $200,000 to $250,000. That's not cheap by any stretch of the imagination but it is somewhat of a bargain compared to a Rimac Nevera that costs over $2 million and doesn't have rear seats, nor does it morph into a convertible. The McMurtry Spéirling we mentioned earlier is about $1 million.




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McMurtry Spéirling vs La Ferrari drag race

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620 miles range let’s take 100 off that. 520 is amazing. Even looks good.

It's less than 100 miles here in winter.

Tesla is pure American muscle.

Fast Fridge!

I am not a fan of the cars they make, but this one has my attention.

0-60 MPH in one second is that on fire and with dead batteries?

That's if the chargers aren't frozen.

I'm saving for the EVade model with the upgraded autonomous driving aid software that can use every molecule of power and handling at the cars disposal to get to or away from any place at the fastest possible rate. Drive through traffic automatically at insane rates of speed. Blackout LCD windows so you can fight the urge to hurl at all of the red-lights you're running and sidewalk mounts to get you the FUCK out of wherever you are.

Vehicle that will never be in my garage.

FML

I gave up on waiting on the roadster in 2022 and got a plaid x.

Fml

LOL.  Not on a normal road with street tires it ain't.

However I am snicker at the thought of idiots with too much money trying and wrapping these around telephone poles.

roadster - open top

The specs are insane, wonder if tires last 5k miles?

I would love to have a monopoly on the tires that will have to be replaced annually.

Put a nuclear reactor in the trunk and I'll take one.

That sounds painful.

I'm not an EV fan, but that's pretty cool. Unlike the truck, that looks good too.

It’ll put you in your seat for sure,

You have to love the coal rollers and sports-car collectors getting blown out at stoplights by purple-haired soccer moms.

EV THREAD BOIS

My favorite African American.

0-60 in 1 second? How many G’s is that?

I gotta say it looks pretty decent, almost like an early Acura NSX and a Corvette had a baby. Still, no sound and no manual transmission make it boring.

Kudos to Tesla for making it, however.

I talked to friend that has a Tesla just yesterday.

Two years ago, he was gung-fucking-ho about it. When I saw him yesterday (first time in a few months), first thing he said was asking me if I wanted to buy it.

Can't go to the dealer without spending a thousand bucks.

Door handles. He's replaced a half dozen.
Other people touch the door handles and break them.
The adhesive in the touch screen melted on a hot day.
Tires are $500 each.
Bought the wrong tires, and they lasted 300 miles.
The motor-drive coupler broke. Two hours to replace, part was $7k.
He's dreading replacing the battery. He doesn't make that kind of money.

He's done with it, and nobody wants to buy it from him. He was so blood-thirsty about getting it, it was stunning.

ETA, I used to work on sportbikes. Most people can't comprehend that kind of acceleration, and they damn sure can't comprehend it when it's actively occurring.
You want Uncle Joe passing legislation to keep you from speeding? This is how you get Uncle Joe to pass legislation to keep you from speeding.

AKA deliveries may start in 2030

Shit maybe I'd sell my Turbo S for it.

Not.  

But that thing is hot.  Impressive numbers

Cup 2s only last that long.

Was wondering the same. Must be more than a CVN steam catapult launch. Need a physics guy to calculate.

Yeah , Musk is doing incredible things , but I say bullshit to that claim . The fastest door-slammers in drag racing are slower than that , on specifically prepared and groomed racetracks . I will be happy if that claim is true , but I doubt it very much.  “Edit to add apparently some doorslammers have gone sub  1 second 0-60 “ . Haven’t kept up with current tech .

You may have a point there. Some state regs likely?

     I agree completely BS.
If true then I need to get one for some x275 racing

Is that even possible for the tires?

Maybe in a simulation with full traction.

I don't believe it.  

https://youtu.be/XQIu5tZ0vbQ?si=itr_7TFmih_AXRnt

Narrator: But he was clearly lying, just like he did on the Cyber Truck's range.

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Still milquetoast soy boy shit.

People are saying 2.8 Gs.

2.74g's

Umpossible! Your inerds would turn to grits going that fast that quickly!

Lol, no.

Unpleasant for sure.

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I really like Rocket Man Musk . He has fuck you money , and does not give a fuck !   He’s like a full grown  10 year old boy making his own adult sized toys . IMO

What kind of g-loads on your head is that insanity?

LOL beat like a rented mule.

3gs

T/F = more G's hundreds of times per weekend = no physical problems


even for girls  

The Tesla Plaid does 0-60 in 1.98 seconds  (1.32g acceleration)

Don't fighter jets pull 9gs?