Lars Moravy, Vice President of Vehicle Engineering at Tesla, for the first time systematically disclosed the core technical details of the new Roadster on October 16. The vehicle abandons the all-wheel-drive solution in favor of a dual-motor rear-wheel-drive layout, equipped with a custom-designed 4680 battery, targeting a total vehicle weight slightly below 1700 kg. The top-tier Rocket version will feature SpaceX cold gas thrusters, claiming a 0-to-60 mph acceleration in just 0.55 seconds, and possessing limited ground-effect flight capability. Additionally, the new Roadster introduces an active ground suction system to compensate for insufficient aerodynamic effects at low speeds.