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Tesla Roadster shows off performance in demo, can it win electric supercar buyers
Tesla showcased next-generation Roadster performance in a demonstration, including driving upside down in mid-air and jumping over multiple vehicles, and accelerating to 60 mph in under 1 second. The event was held near Waco, Texas, and Elon Musk said mass production would begin in 2028 after an earlier date was delayed by weather. Tesla said the car reached 60 mph in 0.81 seconds and outlined compressed-air propulsion systems.
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Tesla Roadster, 9 years late, faces growing doubts ahead of reveal
Tesla is preparing to unveil a production version of its next-generation Roadster after about nine years. The delay comes as growth in the electric-vehicle market slows and Tesla’s business focus shifts toward autonomous driving and robots. The company has touted extreme acceleration, top speed and an optional SpaceX package, but those claims need verification in a mass-produced car. Weak demand for costly electric hypercars and shifting strategies by rivals add to doubts.
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Tesla delays Roadster again; Musk says in about a month
Tesla has again delayed the unveiling of its next-generation Roadster, which has been postponed multiple times. Elon Musk said during the company’s first-quarter 2026 earnings report that the reveal could be about a month away, pushing back a late-April target mentioned weeks earlier. Musk cited testing and validation needs. The Roadster has seen at least eight schedule changes since its 2017 prototype debut, while some reservation holders have waited nearly 10 years.