Tesla says it will finally unveil the second generation Roadster on October 1
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π° What Happened
Tesla says it will show the second generation Roadster on October 1. The company posted "Go for launch" on X with a picture showing the date 10.01. The image also hints at cold gas thrusters made by SpaceX, which could let the car hover or fly a little.
The Roadster was first promised back in November 2017. It has been delayed many times since then. CEO Elon Musk has said that even after the big reveal, the car will not go into production for another 12 to 18 months.
Reports say the old 2017 design was dropped. A brand-new design will be shown instead, according to The Information.
π The Backstory
Tesla's first Roadster came out in 2008 and was the company's very first car. It showed the world that electric cars could be quick and fun. The second version was announced in 2017 and was meant to be far faster than almost anything on the road.
The long wait became a running joke online. Last year, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said waiting 7.5 years felt too long after he paid a $50,000 reservation fee. Musk said Altman got his money back.
Tesla has faced slower sales and tougher competition lately. A flashy new car could help its image.
π― Why It Matters
Sports cars grab attention, but they also show what electric car tech can do. New battery and speed ideas often reach cheaper models years later. The launch date also matters to people who paid deposits.
Tesla says it will show the second generation Roadster on October 1. The company posted "Go for launch" on X with a picture showing the date 10.01. The image also hints at cold gas thrusters made by SpaceX, which could let the car hover or fly a little.
The Roadster was first promised back in November 2017. It has been delayed many times since then. CEO Elon Musk has said that even after the big reveal, the car will not go into production for another 12 to 18 months.
Reports say the old 2017 design was dropped. A brand-new design will be shown instead, according to The Information.
Tesla's first Roadster came out in 2008 and was the company's very first car. It showed the world that electric cars could be quick and fun. The second version was announced in 2017 and was meant to be far faster than almost anything on the road.
The long wait became a running joke online. Last year, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said waiting 7.5 years felt too long after he paid a $50,000 reservation fee. Musk said Altman got his money back.
Tesla has faced slower sales and tougher competition lately. A flashy new car could help its image.
Sports cars grab attention, but they also show what electric car tech can do. New battery and speed ideas often reach cheaper models years later. The launch date also matters to people who paid deposits.