In Pictures: Tesla patent reveals next-gen Roadster's hidden 700 kg-downforce active rear wing

The next-gen Roadster's active aero is designed to keep it planted at speed, much like a race car on a wet circuit.

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Tesla's patent filing arrives just ahead of the Roadster's October 1 unveiling in Texas.

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The two-piece wing stows flush with the bodywork when not in use, preserving the Roadster's sleek lines.

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Active aerodynamics like the Roadster's 700 kg-downforce wing are increasingly common on hypercars.

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The patent details a rear wing that deploys at speed to generate hypercar-level downforce.

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Fixed wings like this one may soon give way to active systems that adjust on the fly.

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Tesla's filing suggests the Roadster will trade passive aero for an actively managed rear wing.

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Enthusiast cars have long used prominent spoilers, but the Roadster's wing promises far greater downforce.

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With up to 700 kg of downforce, the next-gen Roadster aims to rival established hypercars.

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