A new model of Tesla's Roadster car could be fitted with rocket thrusters, according to CEO Elon Musk. The company is working on a "rocket" version of the Model S, which Musk said would have an all-electric range of about 300 miles and accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in less than three seconds. Musk suggested it would involve 10 small thrusters being placed around the vehicle, which could use compressed air instead of burning rocket fuel. It would be able to drive 600 miles on a single charge, and cost around $250,000.
A new model of Tesla's Roadster car could be fitted with rocket thrusters, according to CEO Elon Musk. The option, which has been nicknamed the "SpaceX" version of the vehicle after another of Musk's ventures, would reportedly enable it to reach speeds of more than 250 mph and get to 60 mph in just 1.9 seconds. Musk suggested it would involve 10 small thrusters being placed around the vehicle, which could use compressed air instead of burning rocket fuel. It would be able to drive 600 miles on a single charge, and cost around $250,000.