Roadster Specs: Tesla Roadster Screen Shows 5,500 PSI Thruster Pressure
A 34-second video released Friday reveals the vehicle's fighter jet-inspired interface, lap time tracking, and the hardware powering its 0.59 second 0 to 60 mph capability.
By Priya Singh ·
The Roadster's driver display shows a thruster pressure reading of 5,500 PSI.
Tesla released a 34 second video on X on Friday afternoon detailing the interface for its upcoming next generation Roadster. The clip walks viewers through the touchscreen experience, which the company states was inspired by fighter jet cockpits. The design centers on the pilot, placing a 3D wireframe model of the car next to the squared off yoke rather than a map. This layout departs from Tesla's current lineup, which typically anchors the home page on a navigation map.
The interface includes controls for the rear wing, with options for low drag and high downforce. A charging page features a limit bar, while a compact music player sits alongside a row of navigation tabs. These tabs include Home, Vehicle, Listen, Climate, and Navigate. The display also lists two smaller forward screens that accompany the main touchscreen, though Tesla has not specified their exact function in the video.
Track Mode occupies a large portion of the demonstration. The dashboard in this mode displays a live circuit map, session lap times, and real time data for brake and motor temperatures. It provides specific pressure and temperature readouts for each tire. Drivers can select from Auto, Low Drag, High Downforce, or Custom aero modes on the setup page. They can also adjust aero and brake balance, or switch off stability and traction control.
The status bar at the bottom of the Track Mode screen displays the text Thruster 5,500 PSI alongside a Boost Ready indicator. This software feature connects to the cold gas thrusters housed in carbon overwrapped pressure vessels. Tesla showcased this hardware near Waco, Texas, on October 15. The Thrust and Rocket versions of the car use these thrusters, while the base Performance model relies on a fan and ground sealing system for grip.
Previous breakdowns indicate the Thrust model achieves 0 to 60 mph in under 0.9 seconds, and the Rocket model does so in under 0.59 seconds. The Rocket version is not yet approved for public road use. The Thrust model is listed as a limited release, and the Rocket is available on an invite only basis. Reservations are open with a payment of $50,000. Elon Musk stated at a recent event that production is scheduled to start in 2028.
The Roadster will be displayed in the lobby of the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles from October 24 to 27. Sawyer Merritt said this event will mark the first time the general public can view the car up close. Tesla has not clarified if any Track Mode telemetry features will appear in other models, such as the Model 3 Performance.
Source: Teslarati
