02 / CONFIGURATIONS

Pick your
extreme.

Three configurations. Three levels of ambition. Every number below is a Tesla claim or target, not an independently measured production-car result.

OFFICIAL VISUAL ARCHIVE

See the newly revealed Roadster.

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ROAD READY / TESLA DESCRIPTION

Performance

<1.6s

Claimed 0–60 mph

Two seats, active aerodynamics and a multi-mode suction system.

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At a glance — Tesla claims reported after the reveal
SpecificationPerformanceThrustRocket
0–60 mph<1.6 seconds<0.9 seconds<0.59 seconds
Seating221
Suction + active aeroIncludedIncludedIncluded
Cold-gas acceleration thrustersNot listedIncludedIncluded
Full flight systemNot listedNot listedIncluded
Claimed range>300 miles>300 miles>300 miles
US reservation deposit$50,000$250,000Invitation only
Final vehicle priceNot announcedNot announcedNot announced

Deposits are reservation payments, not final vehicle prices. “Road ready,” “race ready” and “air ready” are Tesla’s descriptions, not certification findings. Rocket is not approved for public-road use. Source ↗

THE UNKNOWNS MATTER

Still off
the spec sheet.

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Final purchase prices

Not established in the reviewed reveal coverage.

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Battery capacity & charging

Not established in the reviewed reveal coverage.

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Certified range & test cycle

Not established in the reviewed reveal coverage.

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Production weight & power

Not established in the reviewed reveal coverage.

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Delivery dates & first markets

Not established in the reviewed reveal coverage.

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Road approval by configuration

Not established in the reviewed reveal coverage.

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