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. The purpose of the new version of the Roadster, according to Musk himself, is to take away the “halo crown” from gasoline cars in all aspects of performance. 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 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.