Tesla's new Roadster features SpaceX thrusters designed to give it the ability to fly in short bursts. The vehicle was unveiled at a SpaceX facility in Texas on Oct. 15, 2026. Tesla says the Roadster has a top speed of more than 230 mph and 0–60 mph acceleration in as little as 0.81 seconds. The car features a SpaceX-developed cold-gas thruster system designed to deliver extreme bursts of thrust. Credit: Tesla