Musk Claims New Tesla Roadster Will Set Unprecedented Top Speed Record

Elon Musk has suggested that the next-generation Tesla Roadster will reach a top speed that exceeds anything the company has previously produced, intensifying anticipation around a vehicle that has already generated huge attention online. The Tesla chief executive’s remarks, reported by Dutch automotive outlet Autoblog, offer a partial answer to the question dominating discussion of the car: just how fast will it go? Musk’s response implies the figure will be higher than most observers expect.

The new Roadster is now available to reserve in the Netherlands, according to Autoweek, with Tesla’s Dutch website listing three distinct versions. The entry-level model, called the Roadster Performance, requires an immediate payment of €5,000, followed by a further €45,000 within ten days, for a provisional starting price of €50,000. Tesla has not yet published full technical specifications for the variants, but the Performance edition is said to feature a Multi-Mode Suction system that allows the car to adhere to the road surface to varying degrees.

Buyers seeking more extreme performance can opt for the Roadster Thrust, which adds what Tesla describes as acceleration boosters mounted in the rear bumper alongside the suction system. The company claims this configuration can launch the car from standstill to 100 km/h in under one second. Reserving the Thrust requires the same €5,000 deposit, but the balance due within ten days rises to €245,000, bringing the total to €250,000 — meaning the rocket hardware alone accounts for an additional €200,000. Tesla says this version will be produced in limited numbers.

At the top of the range sits the Roadster Rocket, equipped with a full-flight system and available only by invitation. Tesla has confirmed that this variant is not approved for use on public roads, ruling out any prospect of using it to bypass traffic. The company also notes that availability of the Roadster across its range will depend on the legal requirements and applicable legislation of each region.

The reservations follow a presentation event at which the new Roadster was shown driving briefly upside down and performing repeated airborne manoeuvres. The car bears little resemblance to the original Roadster with which Tesla began its automotive venture, nor to the 2017 preview of a successor. Nearly a decade later, the model has finally arrived, and Dutch customers can already place orders.

Musk’s latest comments on top speed add to a picture of a vehicle positioned at the extreme end of electric performance. While Tesla has yet to confirm precise figures, the combination of rocket-assisted acceleration, a suction-based grip system and a design that mixes Cybertruck and Lamborghini influences suggests the Roadster is intended as a halo product for the brand. For British readers watching the electric supercar market, the Dutch reservation page offers the clearest indication yet of how Tesla plans to package and price the car when it reaches European customers.

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