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Posted on 10/16/2026 5:54:20 AM PDT by SmokingJoe
This video features an in-depth look at the new *Tesla Roadster* by motoring journalist *Henry Catchpole* and *Lars Moravy*, Tesla's Vice President of Vehicle Engineering. The car is described as an extraordinary hypercar that aims to transcend standard electric vehicle performance through unique engineering and aerospace-inspired features.
**Key Engineering and Design Features:**
* **Powertrain and Performance:** The *Roadster* uses two high-performance motors driving the rear wheels, producing over a megawatt of power and 1400 Nm of torque (2:41-3:13). It features a unique 4680 battery cell design with double-sided cooling for consistent high-performance track driving (3:26-4:03).
* **Active Aerodynamics:** The car incorporates advanced movable body panels, including an active wing, front wings, and barge boards to optimize downforce and reduce drag (9:50-12:02). It also utilizes a "sucker" fan system—inspired by ground-effect vehicles—to generate downforce even at low speeds (13:11-14:15).
**SpaceX Package:** The most extreme versions of the car (Thrust and Rocket models) incorporate *Cold Gas Thrusters* (CGTs) fed by compressed nitrogen tanks to achieve record-breaking acceleration, with a claimed 0-60 mph time of just 0.55 seconds (15:33-16:18, 17:28-18:03).
* **Technology Integration:** Tesla utilized leg actuators from their *Optimus* robot program to manage the heavy forces exerted on the active aero surfaces and the thruster valves (14:52-14:58, 22:24-22:30).
**Model Variants:**
* **Performance Model:** Focuses on track-focused aerodynamics with fans and skirts (16:44-16:56). * **Thrust Model:** Adds the 200-liter nitrogen tank and CGTs for enhanced acceleration (15:33, 17:01-17:15). * **Rocket/Flight Model:** Adds a further 400-liter tank and additional thrusters, providing the capability for the car to "leave the ground" (17:28-17:58).
The video concludes with *Catchpole* expressing his amazement and skepticism regarding how such a highly advanced and unconventional vehicle will be brought to market (26:16-27:00).
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Amazing. Thanks for posting.
The Batman and the Joker have both put down deposits on the vehicle.
Ca4 chase scenes in movies is sure gonna change a lot lol
Steve McQueen ‘s epic car chase will —almost— pale in comparison! (Still one of the best chase scenes!)
Tesla is famous for super hype marketing.
Meanwhile, the long-promoted Robotaxi has proven to be a dud.
Then they ran it up the ramp again, it did the midair twist and fired the rockets, and my jaw fell open, lol. Amazing…
Better to have and not need than to need and not have. 😁
Yep.
Staggering!
Not to mention insurance, lol.
Nope.
Its doing great, together with the Cybercab.
Nope.
Tesla's sold over 10 million EVs all over the world.
Musk knows about car regulations.
“Not to mention insurance, lol.”
If you are worried about insurance costs, you cannot afford the new Roadster.
Its for the rich.
Just go buy a Model Y.
I can’t imagine what that baby’s gonna cost….
I can’t imagine what that baby’s gonna cost….
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