news article Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Share 'The Big Short' Investor Michael Burry Bets Millions Against Tesla The Roadster was first unveiled as a concept back in 2017. Since then, performance figures such as acceleration from zero to 60 miles per hour in 1.9 seconds and a top speed in excess of 250 miles per hour have been claimed. Tesla officially cites these figures on its website, claiming the Roadster will be "the quickest car in the world." The car—which is all electric—will also have a range of 620 miles, the company states. But the Roadster's performance figures are perhaps side-lined by the fact that Musk has claimed the car will be able to fly if customers decide to purchase an optional SpaceX rocket thruster package. Musk alluded to this back in November 2017, stating that there would be a "special option package that takes [the Roadster] to the next level," and teased the idea of rocket technology that might enable it to "fly short hops". Not saying the next gen Roadster special upgrade package *will* definitely enable it to fly short hops, but maybe … Certainly possible. Just a question of safety. Rocket tech applied to a car opens up revolutionary possibilities.