Tesla scheduled the unveiling of its second-generation Roadster for October 1 in Waco, Texas. The demonstration will feature SpaceX cold gas thruster technology, with reports suggesting the vehicle may briefly lift off the ground.
Elon Musk claims the new model will accelerate to 60 mph in 1.1 seconds. Mate Rimac, founder of Rimac Automobili, has expressed skepticism regarding these performance figures, noting the required torque levels.
The Roadster was originally announced in 2017 with an initial delivery target of 2020. Nine years have passed since the project began, and no units have been delivered to customers to date.
Investors are evaluating the event's impact following the recent Cybercab launch on September 3. That event, held in Austin, lacked a livestream and public remarks, causing Tesla shares to drop 5.92% to $354.08.
Tesla stock recovered to $365.44 by September 11. Current analyst targets average $377.08, representing a 3% upside. Market valuation remains focused on software and robotics rather than experimental vehicle features.
