Tesla lineup · 0–60 mph
Figures from the comparison image shared with the club.
- Model YPerformance
- 3.3s
- Model 3Performance
- 2.9s
- CybertruckCyberbeast
- 2.6s
- RoadsterThrust
- 0.67s
The supplied image lists Roadster Thrust at 0.67 seconds; this is not an independently verified test result. Tesla’s linked Roadster page describes Thrust as under one second. Model years, rollout methodology, tires, and testing conditions are not specified in the image, so these figures are not a standardized comparison.
A true pilot's car
The Roadster name goes back to where it all started: the original 2008 Roadster was the first highway-serial production EV, built on a Lotus chassis and sold to roughly 2,450 owners. The next generation is a different animal entirely — a ground-up flagship designed to "challenge the limits of design, engineering and physics" and unlock what Tesla calls an entirely new dimension of driving.
The body is minimalist but highly technical: hidden headlights, a full-length taillight, and flush-mounted aerodynamics conceal the car's true form, grounded by super-light wheels with thin spokes that reinforce structural strength when it's earthbound. Lightweight, high-strength materials throughout — magnesium, titanium, and carbon fiber — strip out mass so the Roadster responds to driver inputs almost instantly.
Ano White paint borrows aerospace techniques for UV and cryogenic protection, electrostatic dissipation, and corrosion resistance; Gold Glazed tinted glass mimics the copper coating that gives spacesuit visors their gold radiance, with subtle titanium accents throughout.
Fans, suction, and thrusters
The multi-mode fan and ground-sealing system acts as a downforce generator, pulling air out from beneath the vehicle — enough suction to hold the car upside down, even when stationary. Powered fans and active wings maximize traction and cornering speed in all conditions, delivering massive downforce at zero speed. Activate Track Mode to lower the car and transform the suspension, then switch between high-downforce and low-drag modes on track.
Advanced cold-gas thrusters use all-electric actuators for precise thrust, completing micro-adjustments within a fraction of a second to help stabilize the vehicle. And the cockpit is built for it: a yoke designed specifically for steer-by-wire, a center touchscreen supported by two smaller forward displays, and Ultrawhite upholstery accented with gray microsuede for grip.
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Pilot, Thrust, and Rocket
Tesla sells the Roadster as a base car with optional "augments" — note that the specs below reflect the Thrust augment, which is an optional upgrade.
Pilot
Road ready with seating for two. Features active aerodynamics and a multi-mode suction system that maximizes downforce for next-level performance on and off the track.
Thrust
Race ready with seating for two. Pairs the multi-mode suction system with cold-gas thrusters in the rear of the vehicle that propel the Roadster from 0–60 in under one second.
Rocket
"Air ready" with seating for one. Adds cold-gas thrusters positioned around the perimeter for forward and upward acceleration and lateral rotational movement — so yes, it can fly. Not approved for public road use, and not available in all regions.
What it means for Ohio enthusiasts
"The original Roadster proved electric could be exciting. The new one aims to prove electric can outperform anything else on the track — including on Ohio tarmac."
Ohio has a real track culture — Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington hosts everything from club track days to IndyCar, and enthusiast events across Columbus, Cincinnati, and Cleveland draw serious drivers. A car built around Track Mode, active aero, and downforce-at-zero-speed tech is exactly the kind of machine those venues exist for. If you reserve one, we want to see it at a club meet — and if you already own the original 2008 Roadster, you're driving a piece of EV history and we'd love to feature your story.
The club is a news, education, and social club — we don't sell Tesla products or services. But connecting people is what we do: if you're curious about the Roadster, track driving in Ohio, or what a sub-one-second launch feels like, come talk to owners who've been following the program since the first reveal.
Want one in your Ohio garage?
The Roadster is available by reservation directly from Tesla. Pricing and delivery timing are Tesla's to publish — we keep this page about the car, not the order form.
Reserve on Tesla.comSpecs reflect Tesla's published Roadster page. The features and specifications shown reflect the Thrust augment only, which is available as an optional upgrade; Rocket trim is not available in all regions and is not approved for public road use. Details and availability can change — for the latest, visit Tesla directly.