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Tesla Roadster Unveil Set for October 1 After Delays
Tesla says it will show a new version of its Roadster sports car on October 1.
The car was first shown to the public in 2017.
Tesla originally said deliveries would begin in 2020, but production was delayed several times.
Elon Musk confirmed the event after Tesla shared a launch-themed post on X. A special version might use small cold-gas thrusters developed with help from SpaceX.
Tesla has not officially confirmed that the thrusters will be shown.
The Roadster is expected to be a very fast electric car.
Its unveiling is happening while Tesla is also working on self-driving vehicles such as the Cybercab.
Tesla confirmed that it will unveil the next-generation Roadster on October 1.
Elon Musk confirmed the event after Tesla posted a “Go for launch” graphic on X.
The Roadster was first shown publicly in 2017, with initial deliveries originally expected in 2020.
A SpaceX-assisted version with cold-gas thrusters could be demonstrated, though Tesla has not confirmed it.
The unveiling comes as Tesla expands its focus on autonomous vehicles, including the Cybercab.
- Who
- Tesla and Elon Musk; SpaceX may assist with a special Roadster version.
- What
- Tesla will unveil its long-delayed next-generation Roadster.
- Where
- The unveiling location has not been officially confirmed; a demonstration could take place at SpaceX's test center in McGregor, Texas.
- When
- October 1; the year is not specified in the article.
- Why
- Tesla is restarting attention on its long-delayed flagship sports car while continuing its broader autonomous-driving initiative.
Key facts
- Unveil date
- October 1
- First public showing
- 2017
- Original delivery target
- 2020
- Vehicle type
- Next-generation electric sports car
- Possible technology
- Cold-gas thrusters developed with help from SpaceX
- Possible demonstration site
- SpaceX test center in McGregor, Texas
- Related Tesla initiative
- Autonomous driving, including limited Cybercab rides in Austin, Texas
Quotes
Elon Musk
Tesla chief executive who confirmed the announced Roadster event on X
“New Tesla Roadster Unveil 10.01”
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