GoKawiilTesla opens reservations for next-gen Roadster after stunt-filled reveal event
Tesla showcased its next-generation Roadster with a series of stunts, including hanging upside-down on a ramp using suction technology, jumping over parked cars, and performing mid-air flips using cold-gas thrusters adapted from SpaceX. Reservations are now open: $5,000 to reserve with $45,000 due within 10 days for the base model, while a version with suction and accelerator thrusters costs $250,000 to reserve. The hovering, jump-capable version shown in the stunts will reportedly be available only by invite to select customers.
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The tiered reservation structure suggests Tesla is using the most dramatic capabilities as a marketing spectacle while reserving the full feature set for a limited, likely wealthier customer base, which could help generate buzz without committing to mass production of the most complex technology immediately. The use of SpaceX-derived thruster technology in a consumer vehicle also signals how Tesla may be leaning on sister company innovations to differentiate the Roadster from competitors.
- Tesla's next-gen Roadster event featured stunts like upside-down suction holds, car jumps, and mid-air flips using cold-gas thrusters.
- Reservations are open now: $5,000 deposit plus $45,000 within 10 days for the base model, or $250,000 for the suction/thruster version.
- The hovering, jump-capable Roadster variant demonstrated in stunts will be available only to select customers by invitation.
Source: engadget.com — Mariella Moon, 2026-10-16
Published there as: “Relive Tesla's ridiculous(ly fun) Roadster stunt show”
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