Tesla has waited for quite some time to release their 2021 Roadster, putting it on the back burner while work on their fabled Cybertruck gets all the attention. However, it looks the Roadster will finally begin production in the latter half of 2021, though nothing has been finalized as of yet. The Roadster is confirmed to have the famed “SpaceX package,” complete with multiple rocket thrusters.

However, the 2021 Roadster will technically remain a concept until it officially enters production, possibly later this year, and could face several last-minute alterations and modifications between now and the start of manufacturing.

Read on to find out more about what is expected of the 2021 Roadster in terms of engine, interior, features, safety features, and design.

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Production Begins Mid-2021 After Delay

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Although the Tesla Roadster has a 2021 model, there was a bit of a delay in starting production. Multiple minor delays have led to a complete deviation from its expected initial release date of late 2020. That said, Tesla never actually announced any “official” delays for the 2021 Roadster. Production is still expected to begin in California between July and December 2021. The delays are partially the result of work on Tesla's Cybertruck taking center stage and being an obvious priority over releasing the new Roadster, according to Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Despite the work on the Cybertruck pushing back the release of the Roadster, plans seem to be firm for beginning production in a few months at the earliest. However, while all this is happening, Tesla aims to debut the Cybertruck from its Austin, Texas manufacturing plant, though this is also yet to be confirmed. Despite the Roadster not being released yet, it has managed to garner a cult following and a fan base.

The Base Specs Are Impressive

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Several points among the specs stand out to the public as being novel, interesting, or notable. There will be a base version, and a higher-end version, though specs for the higher-end version are unconfirmed at this point.

What is confirmed, however, is the SpaceX package for the Tesla Roadster, which includes performance-boosting cold air thrusters strategically placed around the Roadster. The vehicle sports acceleration of 0-60 MPH in only 1.9 seconds, as well as a 620-mile range.

Other points of note include being able to achieve 100 MPH in 4.2 seconds, a top speed of faster than 250 MPH, an all-wheel-drive, a $200,000 starting MSRP, and being aerodynamic and all-electric. The Roadster is also confirmed to have a convertible feature, thanks to its lightweight, removable glass roof that can be easily stored in the trunk.

There will also be a limited-edition Founders Series that costs an additional $50,000, but details are not available on how it diverges from the base model. The Roadster was, after all, Tesla's very first car, and first-generation Roadsters still go for a considerable sum. However, the original generation was not electric, and this iteration, according to Musk himself, will be a “hardcore smackdown to gasoline cars.”

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Expect Internal Modifications

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Many engine parts and internal workings will be altered for peak efficiency and optimal practicality.

Tesla has several vehicles with both a front electric motor and a rear electric motor in order to activate its all-wheel-drive, so the 2021 Roadster will take its cue from those predecessors to face off against its gasoline-powered competition, the McLaren 570S. Of note is that the 620-mile range quoted for the battery on the 2021 Roadster is only achievable under extremely light use under ideal conditions.

Fuel economy is not yet determined, as some of the final touches to engine parts and internal workings will be able to alter the ending figure. The Roadster also has yet to be tested, so once the ending figure for MPG is revealed, it will still need to be confirmed.

Comfy And Safe On The Inside

2021 Tesla Roadster racing into the distance
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The interior of the Tesla Roadster promotes both comfort and safety, having multiple safety features present while being incredibly comfortable during driving.

Some of the standard safety features advertised include adaptive cruise control that also incorporates a semi-autonomous driving mode, lane-departure warning with lane-keeping assist, and automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection.

The Roadster also has a sharp angle to its roofline as part of its planned design. Interior design is expected to follow suit from previous models and remains minimalist, though it will have an extensive touchscreen that reaches from the top of the dash to the center console.

Sadly, among all the features and luxurious options available, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, or Amazon Alexa will remain off the list for the Roadster. Infotainment, as with other features of the car, is minimal, though Tesla is likely to provide an onboard Wi-Fi hotspot, as well as multiple visual entertainment apps.

Crash tests have not yet been released, as the Roadster has not been manufactured for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) to officially test.

Sources: tesla.com, caranddriver.com, electrek.co, theguardian.com, carbuzz.com,

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