The Tesla Roadster uses an all-electric powertrain. Tesla has not announced the complete final production specifications, including motor output, torque, battery capacity and drivetrain details, in the supplied sources.
It achieves a claimed 0-97 km/h acceleration times of 1.6 seconds for the Performance configuration, 0.81 seconds for Thrust and 0.59 seconds for Rocket. The company also claims a top speed of 370 km/h. These figures relate to the showcased vehicle and should not be treated as independently verified production-car performance.

The Performance configuration features an underbody suction system that Tesla claims can generate 2G of grip. The Thrust configuration adds cold-gas thrusters, while Rocket gets a more extensive system designed to support airborne manoeuvres. The Rocket system is described as using cold-gas thrusters and electric actuators to make rapid adjustments, including upward, forward and lateral movement.

Tesla plans to begin production in 2028. The final motor specifications, acceleration figures and availability of the showcased technologies on production cars remain to be confirmed.

Tesla has not announced the redesigned Roadster's final battery capacity, official driving range or energy-consumption figures yet. Charging time and charging specifications also remain unconfirmed.

The redesigned Tesla Roadster gets a minimalist, driver-focused cabin with two seats in its Performance and Thrust configurations. The dashboard centres around a touchscreen, while a yoke-style steering unit replaces a conventional circular steering wheel.

Tesla is also expected to use a steer-by-wire system, with electronically controlled braking and throttle inputs on the showcased pre-production model.

The seats have heavier bolstering to hold occupants in place during high acceleration. Tesla has also used lightweight materials such as carbon fibre, magnesium and titanium in the showcased car. The seating position is fixed, rather than adjustable in the conventional way described for many road cars.

The Rocket configuration differs from the other versions by removing the passenger seat to accommodate additional hardware for its thruster system.

Final production cabin equipment, touchscreen functions, upholstery choices and comfort features have not been fully confirmed.

The Tesla Roadster adopts a sharper, more angular design than the original concept shown in 2017. Its wedge-shaped body, concealed front headlamps and full-width rear LED light bar give it a distinct appearance. The design also includes slim-spoke wheels, flush-mounted surfaces and a prominent active rear wing intended to balance aerodynamic drag and downforce.

Tesla has showcased the Roadster in an Ano White finish with gold-tinted glass and titanium accents. The new design draws inspiration from aircraft, including the SR-71 Blackbird and F-35 fighter jet, and is a departure from the original concept's rounded bodywork and removable glass roof.

The displayed model has two seats and does not feature the removable roof shown on the earlier concept. The final exterior design and equipment of production versions may differ from the pre-production car.

Tesla has not released a complete list of safety equipment for the production-spec Roadster. Details about airbags, crash-test ratings, driver-assistance systems and other active safety features remain unconfirmed currently.

The Tesla Roadster is expected to sit in the high-performance electric sports car and hypercar segment. Potential comparison points include the Rimac Nevera, Porsche Taycan Turbo GT and Lotus Evija.

However, the Roadster's final powertrain, range, price and production specifications are not yet confirmed, so a definitive comparison would be premature.

Its eventual position will depend on the performance and equipment of the production car, along with its availability and road legality in each market.