Tesla Roadster launches in Malaysia with futuristic cabin, rocket thrusters and RM1m reservation fees

Tesla has opened reservations in Malaysia for its second-generation Roadster, a next-generation electric sports car that has faced delays since its 2017 unveil.

The new design is available in three versions—Performance, Thrust, and the invitation-only Rocket.

Reservations begin at RM21,000, with the Performance and Thrust requiring total reservation fees of RM203,000 and RM1,009,000, respectively.

The Roadster features advanced aerodynamics and propulsion technologies, though final vehicle specifications and prices remain undeclared, with production expected by 2028.

PETALING JAYA, Oct 18 — The all-new second-generation Tesla Roadster is now open for reservations in Malaysia. This is Tesla’s next-generation electric sports car which has been delayed multiple times since its initial unveil in 2017.

Unlike the one that was showcased nine years ago, the new roadster comes in an all-new design and is offered in three versions: Performance, Thrust and Rocket.

If you’re interested, you can secure a reservation with an initial payment of RM21,000, followed by the remaining balance within 10 days.

However, the reservation fees aren’t cheap, with the Roadster Thrust requiring over RM1 million. Bear in mind, these are reservation payments and not the final prices of the vehicles.

Tesla Roadster reservation fee in Malaysia

Tesla Malaysia is currently accepting reservations for two out of three versions of the all-new Roadster. Here’s how much you’ll need to pay to secure your reservation:

Roadster Performance – RM203,000

Roadster Thrust – RM1,009,000

Roadster Rocket – by invitation

For the “base” Performance and “mid-spec” Thrust versions, customers can place an initial payment of RM21,000, with the remaining reservation amount due within 10 days.

According to Tesla’s reservation agreement, these listed amounts are not the final purchase prices of the vehicles. Tesla says it is still developing the Roadster’s options, features and hardware. As a result, they can’t confirm the exact purchase price at the moment.

The final price will only be confirmed once customers are invited to configure their vehicles.

Tesla also clarifies that a reservation is not an actual vehicle order and what you’re paying for is essentially to get in line to configure the Roadster when production gets closer.

Customers can also cancel their reservations through their Tesla Account for a full refund, provided they have not configured their vehicle and entered into a final Purchase Agreement.

At the moment, the all-new Roadster is scheduled for production in 2028, provided there are no further delays. So even if you place your booking now, there’s no guarantee that you’ll get it in 2028.

Tesla Roadster specs and features

The all-new Tesla Roadster is designed as a driver-focused electric sports car, featuring active aerodynamics, a multi-mode suction system and, on selected versions, cold-gas thrusters to deliver extreme performance. At the moment it is still under development and most of the key specs are still not revealed.

In terms of design, the Roadster adopts a minimalist appearance with concealed headlights, a full-length taillight and flush-mounted surfaces. It also features ultra-lightweight wheels with thin spokes designed to provide structural strength while keeping weight down.

One of the exterior highlights is its Ano White paint finish, which Tesla says incorporates aerospace-derived technology to provide UV and cryogenic protection, electrostatic dissipation and corrosion resistance.

The Roadster also gets Gold Glazed tinted glass, inspired by the copper-coated visors used on astronaut spacesuits, complemented by subtle titanium accents.

Inside, the Roadster features an Ultrawhite interior with grey microsuede detailing and seat bolsters designed to keep occupants firmly in place during aggressive driving.

Interestingly, Tesla has opted for manual controls and a fixed seating position to reduce weight. The cabin also makes extensive use of lightweight materials, including magnesium, titanium and carbon fibre.

According to Tesla, these weight-saving measures are intended to make the Roadster respond almost instantly to driver inputs.

However, what really sets the new Roadster apart is its approach to generating downforce and acceleration.

The Roadster Performance features a multi-mode suction system that uses powerful fans to extract air from underneath the vehicle. Combined with a ground-sealing system, this creates a low-pressure area that effectively pulls the car towards the road surface.

Unlike conventional aerodynamic wings that require airflow at higher speeds to generate downforce, the suction system can deliver significant downforce even when the vehicle is stationary.

Tesla claims the system is powerful enough to hold the Roadster upside down without moving. The powered fans work together with active aerodynamic wings to maximise traction and cornering performance.

Stepping up to the Roadster Thrust, this limited-release, race-focused version adds rear-mounted cold-gas thrusters for even more extreme acceleration.

Unlike conventional rocket engines that burn fuel, cold-gas thrusters generate propulsion by releasing highly pressurised gas through nozzles. The escaping gas produces a reaction force that pushes the vehicle in the opposite direction.

This allows the Roadster to generate additional forward thrust beyond what its electric motors can deliver through the tyres. Tesla claims the Roadster Thrust can accelerate from 0-60mph (0-96km/h) in under one second.

Tesla has added a “rocket” to the Roadster

For those who want something even more extreme, there’s the Roadster Rocket, which is available by invitation only.

Unlike the Performance and Thrust versions, which are two-seaters, the Roadster Rocket is designed for a single occupant.

It features additional cold-gas thrusters positioned around the vehicle’s perimeter, allowing it to generate thrust in multiple directions rather than just pushing the car forward.

According to Tesla, the Rocket can use these thrusters to generate upward acceleration, allowing the vehicle to lift off the ground like a “flying car”.

The thrusters also feature all-electric actuators capable of making rapid micro-adjustments within fractions of a second. These adjustments help stabilise the vehicle and control its orientation while airborne.

Essentially, Tesla is combining an electric sports car with a propulsion system from its SpaceX know-how to allow the vehicle to perform manoeuvres like a rocket ship.

However, the Roadster Rocket isn’t approved for public road use, and Tesla notes that this version may not be available in all regions. We doubt it would be getting JPJ approval anytime soon.

Tesla has yet to reveal the full technical specifications for the production thruster system, including its operating pressure and gas storage capacity. — SoyaCincau

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特斯拉已在马来西亚开放其第二代 Roadster 的预订，这是一款自 2017 年发布以来一直面临延期的下一代电动跑车。

新设计共有三个版本——性能版、推进版和仅限受邀者使用的火箭版。

预订费起价为 21,000 马币，其中 Performance 和 Thrust 车型的预订费分别为 203,000 马币和 1,009,000 马币。

Roadster跑车采用了先进的空气动力学和推进技术，但最终的车辆规格和价格尚未公布，预计将于2028年开始生产。

八打灵再也，10月18日讯——全新第二代特斯拉Roadster现已在马来西亚开放预订。这款特斯拉新一代电动跑车自2017年首次亮相以来，已多次延期上市。

与九年前展出的车型不同，新款敞篷跑车采用了全新的设计，并提供三种版本：性能版、推进版和火箭版。

如果您有兴趣，可以先支付 21,000 马币的定金进行预订，剩余款项可在 10 天内付清。

然而，预订费并不便宜，Roadster Thrust 的预订费超过 100 万令吉。请注意，这些只是预订费，并非车辆的最终价格。

马来西亚特斯拉 Roadster 预订费

特斯拉马来西亚目前接受全新Roadster三款车型中两款的预订。以下是预订所需支付的金额：

Roadster Performance – 售价 203,000 马币

Roadster Thrust – 1,009,000 马币

Roadster Rocket – 受邀参加

对于“基本款”性能版和“中配款”推力版，客户可以先支付 21,000 马币的定金，剩余的预订金额需在 10 天内付清。

根据特斯拉的预订协议，这些列出的金额并非车辆的最终购买价格。特斯拉表示，他们仍在开发Roadster的选装配置、功能和硬件。因此，目前他们无法确认确切的购买价格。

最终价格只有在邀请客户配置车辆后才能确定。

特斯拉还澄清说，预订并不是实际的车辆订单，你支付的费用本质上是为了在Roadster临近生产时排队进行配置。

如果客户尚未配置车辆并签订最终购买协议，则他们也可以通过特斯拉账户取消预订并获得全额退款。

目前，全新Roadster计划于2028年开始生产，前提是不再出现延误。因此，即使您现在预订，也不能保证您一定能在2028年拿到车。

特斯拉 Roadster 的规格和功能

全新特斯拉 Roadster 是一款以驾驶者为中心的电动跑车，配备主动式空气动力学套件、多模式吸气系统，部分车型还搭载冷气推进器，旨在提供极致性能。目前该车型仍在研发中，大部分关键参数尚未公布。

在设计方面，这款跑车采用了极简主义风格，配备隐藏式前大灯、贯穿式尾灯和齐平式面板。它还配备了超轻量化轮毂，纤细的辐条设计在保证结构强度的同时，有效减轻了车身重量。

外观亮点之一是其阳极白漆面，特斯拉表示该漆面采用了源自航空航天领域的技术，可提供紫外线和低温保护、静电耗散和耐腐蚀性。

Roadster 还采用了金色釉面玻璃，其灵感源自宇航员太空服上使用的铜涂层遮阳板，并辅以微妙的钛金属装饰。

Roadster 的内饰采用超白配色，搭配灰色超细纤维绒面革细节和座椅侧翼，旨在让乘客在激烈驾驶时牢牢固定在座椅上。

有趣的是，特斯拉为了减轻重量，选择了手动控制装置和固定座椅位置。车厢内还大量使用了轻质材料，包括镁、钛和碳纤维。

特斯拉表示，这些减轻重量的措施旨在使 Roadster 对驾驶员的操作做出几乎即时的响应。

然而，真正让新款 Roadster 脱颖而出的是它产生下压力和加速的方式。

Roadster Performance 配备了多模式吸气系统，利用强力风扇从车辆底部抽出空气。结合地面密封系统，可形成低压区，有效地将车辆拉向路面。

与需要高速气流才能产生下压力的传统空气动力学机翼不同，吸力系统即使在车辆静止时也能提供显著的下压力。

特斯拉声称，这套系统动力强劲，即使Roadster跑车倒置也不会移动。动力风扇与主动式空气动力学翼协同工作，最大限度地提升牵引力和转弯性能。

Roadster Thrust 升级版是一款限量发售、专注于赛车的车型，增加了后置冷气推进器，以实现更极致的加速性能。

与燃烧燃料的传统火箭发动机不同，冷气推进器通过喷嘴释放高压气体来产生推进力。逸出的气体产生反作用力，推动飞行器向相反方向运动。

这使得Roadster能够产生额外的前进推力，超越其电动机通过轮胎所能提供的动力。特斯拉声称，Roadster Thrust可以在不到一秒的时间内从0加速到60英里/小时（0-96公里/小时）。

特斯拉为Roadster跑车加装了“火箭”动力系统。

对于那些想要更极致体验的人来说，还有 Roadster Rocket，但这款车只能通过邀请获得。

与双座的 Performance 和 Thrust 版本不同，Roadster Rocket 专为单人乘坐而设计。

它在车辆周围设置了额外的冷气推进器，使其能够向多个方向产生推力，而不仅仅是推动车辆向前。

特斯拉表示，Rocket 可以利用这些推进器产生向上加速度，使车辆像“飞行汽车”一样离开地面。

推进器还配备了全电动致动器，能够在几分之一秒内进行快速微调。这些调整有助于稳定飞行器并在空中控制其姿态。

从本质上讲，特斯拉是将电动跑车与其从 SpaceX 获得的推进系统技术相结合，使车辆能够像火箭一样进行机动。

然而，Roadster Rocket尚未获得公共道路行驶许可，特斯拉也指出该版本可能不会在所有地区销售。我们怀疑它短期内能否获得马来西亚陆路交通局（JPJ）的批准。

特斯拉尚未公布量产推进器系统的完整技术规格，包括其工作压力和气体储存容量。——SoyaCincau

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