Tesla Roadster Design Changes Drastically from 2017 Concept
· Automobile · Car and Driver, WION, MotorBeam
Tesla has revealed a redesigned Roadster that departs significantly from the original concept shown in 2017. While the 2017 prototype featured a soft, curvy body reminiscent of the Acura NSX, the new model adopts the angular aesthetic of the Cybertruck. The latest version includes butterfly doors, a fixed roof, and an active rear spoiler, with Tesla citing inspiration from military aircraft like the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird and F-35 fighter jet. Customers who placed reservations with deposits between $50,000 and $250,000 nearly a decade ago will receive a vehicle that looks entirely different from expectations. The exact production timeline for the newly styled Roadster remains unconfirmed.
Why it matters
Early reservation holders who deposited up to $250,000 nearly a decade ago face a final vehicle design that diverges drastically from the original concept they paid for.
Read the original report — Car and Driver
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