After a wait of nearly nine years, Tesla has introduced a new version of its popular car, the ‘Roadster’. Following the concept first unveiled in 2017, the company has presented three distinct configurations: Performance, Thrust, and Rocket. The most striking of these is the single-seat ‘Rocket’ version, which is equipped with cold-gas thrusters. These thrusters enable the car to perform aerobatic stunts, such as lifting off the ground, flipping, and executing barrel rolls.
Features of the three different versions:
Performance Version: This is a two-seater vehicle designed for road use. It incorporates active aerodynamics and a multi-mode suction system. It can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph (approximately 96.6 km/h) in less than 1.6 seconds.
Thrust Version: This is also a two-seater car, equipped with cold-gas thrusters at the rear. It is designed for track use and can reach a speed of 0–60 mph in less than 0.9 seconds.
Rocket Version: This is the top-tier, single-seater version. Its thrusters provide acceleration as well as rotational movement. It is claimed that it can reach a speed of 0–60 mph in less than 0.59 seconds. The driving range for all versions is over 300 miles (approximately 483 km), and the top speed of the ‘Rocket’ version is over 230 miles per hour (370 km/h).
