SpaceX thrusters just made a Tesla Roadster 'fly' (and Elon Musk's car is still out there in space)

Space.com reports: Tesla unveiled its highly anticipated new Roadster last night (Oct. 16) with a spectacular stunt.

Tesla's next-gen, thruster-equipped Roadster launches itself over other vehicles during an unveiling event on Oct. 15, 2026.
Image: Space.com

Automotive⏱ 1 min read · Source: Space.com

⚡ Key Takeaways

  • Tesla first announced the next-gen Roadster in 2017, saying at the time that it would be released in 2020.
  • "SpaceX option package for new Tesla Roadster will include ~10 small rocket thrusters arranged seamlessly around car.
  • The Roadster has a total of 10 thrusters, which are fed by 600 liters — about 250 kilograms (550 pounds) — of compressed air, Tesla Engineering Vice President Lars Moravy said…

Space.com reports: Tesla unveiled its highly anticipated new Roadster last night (Oct. 16) with a spectacular stunt, using SpaceX thrusters to make the vehicle "fly."

Key Points

SpaceX thrusters just made a Tesla Roadster 'fly' (and Elon Musk's car is still out there in space) — detail
Tesla's next-gen, thruster-equipped Roadster launches itself over other vehicles during an unveiling event on Oct. 15, 2026. · Image: Space.com
  • Tesla first announced the next-gen Roadster in 2017, saying at the time that it would be released in 2020.
  • "SpaceX option package for new Tesla Roadster will include ~10 small rocket thrusters arranged seamlessly around car.
  • The Roadster has a total of 10 thrusters, which are fed by 600 liters — about 250 kilograms (550 pounds) — of compressed air, Tesla Engineering Vice President Lars Moravy said…

The Details

In 2018, Musk announced that the new car would incorporate some SpaceX tech. Last night's Roadster demo was something of a tease, for the car is not yet in showrooms. Musk said Tesla aims to begin producing it in 2028.

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