Patent Suggests the Tesla Roadster Might Get a Clever Rear Wing
- During the Semi Rollout event on Thursday, Tesla teased the Roadster with a brief video revealing a new light bar and SpaceX branding, building anticipation for the October 1 unveiling.
- Patent application US 2026/0285418, published yesterday by the USPTO, reveals Tesla is developing a two-piece Active Rear Wing Assembly that sits flush with the bodywork when not deployed.
- The wing can generate up to 700 kg of downforce at top speed above 100 mph and features mechanical Safety Features designed to retract automatically if sensors detect an impending rear collision.
- Joint teaser elements suggest the Roadster will be a SpaceX collaboration possibly featuring cold gas thrusters, while design details indicate a Cyber aesthetic departure from the 2017 prototype.
- Tesla prepares to unveil the Roadster on October 1 in Texas after nearly nine years of development dormancy, showcasing the vehicle's evolution alongside the Semi's recent volume production milestone.
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Tesla Roadster's Second Launch Confirmed in New Teaser Hinting at a Front Light Bar
Tesla prepares to give the elusive Roadster a second unveiling on October 1. The successor to Tesla's first electric car was unveiled in 2017 alongside the Semi. It's fitting that Tesla also teased the Roadster during the Semi launch event on Thursday. The video, which was also shared on Tesla's social media account, reveals a front light bar. This detail aligns with Tesla's latest design changes. Tesla Semi and Tesla ... (continue reading...)
Tesla is once again taking center stage in automotive news with the long-awaited return of one of the most talked about projects in the modern industry. The US electric car manufacturer has released the first official teaser for the production version of the second-generation Tesla Roadster, hinting at its upcoming official premiere, scheduled for October this year. See you next week pic.twitter.com/Bt52BGvxFu — Tesla (@Tesla) September 25, 2026…
Within a week of his presentation, the Tesla Roadster talks about him again. The Californian brand maintains suspense and reveals a new glimpse of his future electric sportsman. Can we finally believe in a presentation?
Tesla Patents ‘Thinking’ Active Rear Wing That Adjusts Mid-Corner - and Could Debut on the Next Roadster
A rear wing that pops up, tucks away, and moves around mind mid-corner sounds like a feature bolted onto a video game car rather than something headed for a real driveway. But that’s essentially what Tesla just described in a…
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