Tesla’s upcoming Roadster promises to be the fastest production car ever made, with a claimed 0-60 mph time of just 1.9 seconds. The electric hypercar will feature three motors producing 7,375 pound-feet of wheel torque. It’ll reach speeds over 250 mph, beating rivals like the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT.
Tesla’s new Roadster aims to shatter records with 1.9-second acceleration and 250+ mph top speed.
The Roadster’s tri-motor setup includes one front motor and two rear motors. This configuration delivers instant power and stability. Tesla equipped the car with a massive 200 kWh battery pack that’s twice the size of current Tesla models. The battery sits low in the floor, creating a low center of gravity for better handling at high speeds.
Elon Musk claims the car will travel 620 miles on a single charge. That’s enough to drive from Los Angeles to San Francisco and back without stopping. The swept-back roofline creates downforce while the removable glass roof adds a futuristic touch. Inside, there’s room for four people with compact rear seats.
The interior follows Tesla’s minimalist approach. A single touchscreen controls everything. There aren’t any physical buttons. The yoke-shaped steering wheel provides direct feedback to the driver. Luxurious materials cover the seats and trim pieces. The car includes autopilot functionality as part of Tesla’s suite of advanced driver assistance features.
Tesla will sell the base model for $200,000. The exclusive Founders Series costs $250,000 and they’re only making 1,000 units. These prices put the Roadster in competition with other electric hypercars like the Rimac Nevera and Pininfarina Battista. Reservations require a hefty fifty-thousand dollar deposit split between a credit card payment and wire transfer.
However, competitors have already surpassed Tesla’s performance claims. The Rimac Nevera reaches 60 mph in 1.74 seconds. The Pininfarina Battista does it in 1.79 seconds. The Aspark Owl claims 1.72 seconds. These quad-motor rivals outperform Tesla’s tri-motor design.
Tesla first announced the Roadster in 2017 but hasn’t delivered any cars yet. Critics call it “vaporware” due to repeated delays. Musk once claimed the car would hit 60 mph in under one second using SpaceX rocket thrusters, but that’s unverified.
Production might start in 2025, though Tesla hasn’t confirmed any delivery dates.