Tesla Roadster wiki.
The new Roadster, explained. Explore the redesigned car, fan-assisted downforce and cold-gas thrusters—with a clear line between the demonstration, Tesla’s claims and what is still unknown.

Tesla official broadcast
Watch the Roadster reveal
“Roadster event livestream” — Tesla, October 15, 2026. The full replay opens on X. Playback and sign-in availability are controlled by X.
Understand the new Roadster
- Performance, Thrust or Rocket?
Three reported configurations. Different thrusters, seating and intended uses. The flying demonstration does not describe every version.
- Why fans and thrusters are different
One system helps hold the road. Another supplies propulsion and attitude control.
- What the 0.81-second claim means
Read the launch result with its configuration and unresolved test conditions.
- The street-legality question
Marketing descriptions, Rocket’s reported restriction and approvals still to verify.
- Before putting down a deposit
Separate the reported reservation payment from the final retail price and a delivery commitment.
A new reveal, not the old specification sheet
Section titled “A new reveal, not the old specification sheet”The 2017 concept’s 620-mile range, 200 kWh battery and $200,000 starting price are historical claims. This wiki keeps them separate from the October 2026 redesign. Start with the generation comparison if older search results seem to describe another car.
A wiki with a source trail
Section titled “A wiki with a source trail”Every substantive article cites named sources, states its scope and preserves unknowns. We do not claim to have driven the car or independently timed the demonstrations. Read the source library, browse the wiki index or choose a reader guide.