Tesla Details Roadster's Jet-Inspired Screen and Thruster Data

Tesla released a 34-second video on X on Friday afternoon, offering a detailed view of the interface for its next-generation Roadster. The clip demonstrates the vehicle's touchscreen layout and specific driving data features. The company described the design as inspired by fighter jet cockpits and built around the pilot.

The video opens with a 3D wireframe model of the car displayed next to a squared-off steering yoke. Tapping the digital model reveals controls for the rear wing, including low drag and high downforce settings. A charging page with a limit bar and a music player are also visible. Navigation tabs at the bottom of the screen include Home, Vehicle, Listen, Climate, and Navigate.

Track Mode occupies a large portion of the demonstration. The dashboard in this mode shows a live circuit map and session lap times. Real-time data for brake and motor temperatures appears on screen, along with pressure and temperature readouts for each individual tire. Drivers can select from Auto, Low Drag, High Downforce, or Custom aero modes. The interface allows for adjustments to aero balance and brake balance, as well as toggling stability and traction control.

A status bar at the bottom of the Track Mode screen displays the text Thruster 5,500 PSI and a Boost Ready indicator. This software feature links to the hardware Tesla showcased near Waco, Texas, on October 15. The Thrust and Rocket versions of the car use cold gas thrusters supplied by carbon overwrapped pressure vessels.

Previous breakdowns of the three Roadster configurations indicate that Thrust and Rocket models achieve 0 to 60 mph times of under 0.9 seconds and under 0.59 seconds, respectively. The base Performance model uses a fan and ground sealing system for grip. The active wing and suction setup visible on the screen align with prior analyses of the vehicle's downforce generation.

The interior layout differs from Tesla's current lineup by placing a car model in the center rather than a map. The company has not confirmed whether Track Mode telemetry will appear in other models like the Model 3 Performance. Elon Musk stated at a recent event that production is scheduled to start in 2028. The Rocket version is not yet approved for public road use. Reservations are open with a $50,000 payment.

The Roadster will be displayed in the lobby of the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles from October 24 to 27. Sawyer Merritt noted that this event marks the first time the general public can view the car up close.