Tesla introduces the new Roadster sports car
Tesla is preparing to once again showcase the new generation of the Roadster electric sports car, which was unveiled nearly nine years ago. However, it remains unknown when the vehicle will be produced and delivered to buyers following the presentation.
Tesla to present the new Roadster sports car
The US company Tesla will present the new generation of the Roadster electric sports car on October 15.
This presentation is planned to be held nearly nine years after the model, whose production was originally scheduled to begin as early as 2020, was shown for the first time.
Tesla announced the upcoming presentation on social networks. The second generation of the Roadster sports car was first unveiled in November 2017. At that time, Tesla stated that the vehicle could accelerate to 97 km/h in 1.9 seconds, reach speeds of over 400 kilometers per hour, and cover a distance of up to 998 km on a single charge. However, these figures apply to the initially announced version and have not yet been confirmed for the production vehicle.
One of the most notable aspects of the project could be a special version featuring SpaceX technology. Earlier, Tesla CEO Elon Musk spoke about the possibility of using small thruster gas engines expected to give the car extraordinary capabilities. The demonstration is expected to feature elements that go beyond a conventional car presentation. At the same time, the exact characteristics and capabilities of such a version have yet to be officially confirmed.
Preparations for the presentation were also accompanied by postponements. Originally, the event was set for October 1, but Tesla moved it to October 15 due to an unfavorable weather forecast. The company explained this by stating that the demonstration could only be held outdoors.
Despite years of waiting, questions regarding the start of production and delivery dates to customers remain open. Therefore, the upcoming presentation will serve as an important test of how far Tesla has progressed in realizing the project it first showed to the public in 2017. The presentation itself does not mean that mass production will begin anytime soon.