Tesla Roadster 2.0 Goes 0-60Mphs In 1.9 Seconds And Might Fly

Last week, Elon Musk got on stage to showcase his new electric semi and the new version of the company’s Roadster. The CEO rattled specs that elicited screams of excitement from the audience, including acceleration of 0-60Mph in 1.9 seconds, top speeds of 250Mph, and the range of 600 miles in a single charge. This weekend, Musk also hinted that Tesla’s supercar might also be capable of flying.

During the event, Musk pronounced the Roadster 2.0 as the fastest production vehicle in the market, period. Of course, this could change between now and the expected production date for the car, which is in 2020. As Engadget points out, however, the 0-60Mph in 1.9 seconds applies to the base model. There will also be a “special options package,” which could lead to even better performance.

Now, there was some footage shown during the event that lends credence to the Roadster 2.0’s performance numbers. Its ridiculous speed and acceleration are apparently due to the 200kWh battery crammed inside it, which is about twice what’s inside the company’s current fastest production car, the Model S P100D.

It’s safe to say that other car makers are not going to take the Tesla CEO’s words lying down either. Many of them are undoubtedly going to try to beat the Roadster 2.0’s promised speed before it comes out.

However, they might have a hard time doing so if Musk’s recent Tweets are to be believed. It would seem that Tesla is also considering applying rocket technology for the special upgrade options on the car, which could enable it to fly in short bursts. Since he is also the CEO of SpaceX, a literal rocket company, this is not exactly a dismissible comment.

“Not saying the next gen Roadster special upgrade package *will* definitely enable it to fly short hops, but maybe,” the Tweet reads. “Certainly possible. Just a question of safety. Rocket tech applied to a car opens up revolutionary possibilities.”