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Physix Frontier · News Briefing Card (ifanr · Oct 16, 2026)

Tesla Unveils New Roadster With Rocket Propulsion, Flight Capability

KEY FACTS

  • Tesla unveiled the all-new Roadster on October 16, 2026, demonstrating flight and hopping capabilities.
  • The car uses a high-pressure gas propulsion system co-developed with SpaceX, featuring two 600-liter carbon-fiber gas tanks.
  • On-site testing measured a 0-60 mph acceleration of just 0.81 seconds, with a designed top speed exceeding 230 mph.
  • Tesla opened global pre-orders, with a deposit of 332,000 yuan for the standard version in China and $50,000 in the US.
  • Musk said mass production will begin in 2028, and the rocket version will be limited to invited buyers only.

KEY DATA

0.81 seconds0-60 mph acceleration
600 litersGas tank volume
250 kgTotal gas tank weight
332,000 yuanChina deposit

PHYSIX OBSERVATION

Tesla building a car with rocket technology looks more like a brand spectacle. The flight feature is flashy, but mass production is far off, yet pre-order deposits are already being collected. This reminds the industry: EV competition is shifting from range to extreme performance, but users should care more about when they can actually drive one.

Source: ifanr report