In Pictures: Tesla unveils next-gen Roadster with three configs, thrusters, and claimed 0.59s 0-60

The next-gen Roadster arrives as Tesla's long-delayed halo car, now promising sub-second acceleration.

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Carbon-fiber bodywork and aerodynamic surfacing underpin the Roadster's three-tier lineup.

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The Rocket trim's cold gas thrusters evoke SpaceX hardware, though Tesla has not detailed road-legality.

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Tesla says the Roadster will enter production at Giga Texas in 2027 or 2028.

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A demo near SpaceX's McGregor site featured a ramp jump and hovering maneuvers.

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Tesla has not yet announced pricing or full specifications for the Performance, Thrust, and Rocket versions.

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The claimed 0.59-second 0-60 mph run, if verified, would make the Roadster the quickest production car ever.

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The original Roadster, launched in 2008, was Tesla's first production vehicle.

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Tesla unveiled the next-generation Roadster years after first teasing the model in 2017.

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