Tesla Roadster (2nd gen)
RevealedShown in 2017, finally revealed in Waco in October 2026.
Tesla Roadster (2nd gen)
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- Power
- —
- 0–60 / 62
- Claimed 0.81s (Tesla) — 1.9s claimed for the 2017 prototype
- Top speed
- Claimed over 230
- Range / weight
- Claimed about 300 (620 claimed in 2017)
- Price / year
- Not announced; reservation deposits $50,000 (Performance) and $250,000 (Thrust)
- Drive
- —
Design
Low, wide targa-roof GT; the production car adds a large rear wing and full-width tail-lights.
Driving
Unknown until customer cars exist — treat every figure as a claim.
Engineering
SpaceX-derived cold-gas thrusters are the headline feature of the top version.
Ownership
Production target is 2028; no delivery date or price confirmed.
Legacy
Successor to the 2008 Roadster that started Tesla (see Top 50 #18).
Full specs
| Variant | Claims at the 15 Oct 2026 reveal (unverified) |
|---|---|
| Power | — |
| Zero To Sixty | Claimed 0.81s (Tesla) — 1.9s claimed for the 2017 prototype |
| Top Speed mph | Claimed over 230 |
| Range Miles | Claimed about 300 (620 claimed in 2017) |
| Battery kWh | — |
| Drive | — |
| Seats | — |
| Price From | Not announced; reservation deposits $50,000 (Performance) and $250,000 (Thrust) |
Timeline
- Nov 2017: prototype unveiled
- Oct 1 2026 reveal postponed two weeks for weather
- 15 Oct 2026: revealed in Waco, Texas
- 2028: stated production target
