GoKawiilTesla Unveils Roadster 2 in Three Variants, Including Thruster-Equipped Models
Tesla showcased the long-delayed Roadster 2 with compressed-gas thrusters, offering it in three configurations: a road-ready Performance model, a limited-production Thrust variant, and an invite-only single-seat Rocket version. The company did not disclose pricing, and only the Performance variant is currently open for reservations, which now require a $5,000 deposit plus $45,000 due within 10 days.
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The lack of a firm price or delivery date continues a pattern of unmet Tesla product timelines, which could test the patience of early depositors who have already waited years past the original 2020 ship date. Musk's framing of the thrusters as both a flight and cornering technology suggests an attempt to position the Roadster as a performance halo product even as he publicly downplays Tesla's identity as a traditional carmaker.
- Roadster 2 comes in three tiers: Performance, Thrust, and Rocket, with only Performance open for reservation.
- No pricing or confirmed shipping timeline was announced despite the original 2020 target.
- New reservations require a $5,000 fee plus $45,000 due within 10 days, separate from earlier $50,000 deposits.
Source: wired.com — Aarian Marshall, 2026-10-16
Published there as: “The Tesla Roadster 2 Is Here—and It Flies”
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