Roadster Interface Reveals 5,500 PSI Thruster Readout
Tesla shared a new look at the cockpit, highlighting how drivers will monitor high-pressure gas systems before activating the car's rocket boosters.
By Kendra Konchanuk ·
Future buyers of the Tesla Roadster now have a clear view of what they will see on the dashboard before hitting the throttle. The company released a short video on Friday afternoon that walks through the vehicle's touchscreen. The footage offers the most detailed look yet at the cockpit design. It shows how the software connects directly to the hardware that makes the car so fast.
The interface is built around the driver, not the map. Unlike other Tesla models that center the screen on navigation, this car puts a 3D wireframe of the vehicle at the center of the home page. Users can tap parts of the model to adjust settings. Controls for the rear wing allow drivers to switch between low drag and high downforce positions. A charging page displays a limit bar, and a small music player is also available.
The majority of the video focuses on Track Mode. The dashboard displays a live circuit map along with session lap times. Drivers can monitor brake and motor temperatures in real time. The screen also shows pressure and temperature readouts for every tire. A setup page lets users choose from Auto, Low Drag, High Downforce, or Custom aero modes. Drivers can adjust aero and brake balance, and they can switch off stability and traction control.
A key feature is the status bar at the bottom of the screen. It displays a gauge reading "Thruster · 5,500 PSI" next to a "Boost Ready" indicator. This software element ties directly to the hardware Tesla showed near Waco, Texas, on October 15. The Thrust and Rocket versions use cold gas thrusters fed by carbon-overwrapped pressure vessels. Tesla lists 0 to 60 mph times of under 0.9 seconds for the Thrust and under 0.59 seconds for the Rocket.
The Roadster layout differs significantly from the rest of the lineup. The company lists two smaller forward displays alongside the main touchscreen. It is not yet known if this telemetry will appear in other models like the Model 3 Performance. Production is set to begin in 2028, according to Elon Musk. The Rocket version is not approved for public road use. Reservations are open for a $50,000 payment, while the Thrust is a limited release and the Rocket is invite-only.
The public can see the car in person for the first time this weekend. The Roadster will be on display in the lobby of the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles. The exhibit runs from October 24 to 27. It is the first opportunity for people to view the vehicle up close since its recent unveiling.
Source: Teslarati
