Lars Moravy

New Capabilities

Presented technical details at the Roadster unveiling; said 10 thrusters use 600 liters of compressed air

Tesla showed the second-generation Roadster at SpaceX's McGregor, Texas, test site on Oct. 15. The two-seater used a suction system to drive upside down on a ramp, spun in midair and landed on cold gas thrusters. Tesla is taking $50,000 deposits for the Performance version and $250,000 for the Thrust version; the Rocket trim, with a full flight system, is invite-only.

Updated Oct 21