Tesla Reveals Fighter-Jet Style Cockpit for New Roadster

Tesla has officially unveiled the most comprehensive look yet at the interior of its upcoming next-generation Roadster. The company released a thirty-four-second video on Friday afternoon to X, providing a detailed walkthrough of the vehicle's central touchscreen. The accompanying caption emphasized the design philosophy, stating that the interface was inspired by fighter jet cockpits and designed specifically around the pilot.

The footage begins with a black screen displaying red graphics and a three-dimensional wireframe of the car positioned next to its squared-off yoke. Interacting with the model reveals controls for the rear wing, offering both low drag and high downforce configurations. The display also includes a charging page with a limit bar and a compact music player. A navigation bar along the bottom of the screen lists Home, Vehicle, Listen, Climate, and Navigate tabs.

The majority of the demonstration focuses on Track Mode. The dashboard presents a live circuit map, session lap times, and real-time data for brake and motor temperatures. It also displays pressure and temperature readings for each tire. A dedicated setup page allows drivers to select from Auto, Low Drag, High Downforce, or Custom aerodynamic modes. Users can adjust aero and brake balance, and disable stability and traction control. A status bar at the bottom indicates the thruster pressure at 5,500 PSI alongside a Boost Ready indicator.

This software display connects directly to the hardware revealed near Waco, Texas, on October 15. The Thrust and Rocket variants utilize cold gas thrusters powered by carbon-overwrapped pressure vessels. Tesla claims these models achieve 0 to 60 mph times of under 0.9 seconds and under 0.59 seconds, respectively. In contrast, the base Performance model relies on a fan and ground sealing system for grip, with the on-screen settings corresponding to the active wing and suction technologies.

The Roadster's layout marks a significant departure from Tesla's other vehicles. Rather than centering a map on the home screen, this model places the car itself at the center. The company's website lists two smaller forward-facing displays in addition to the main touchscreen. It remains unclear whether the Track Mode telemetry will be integrated into the Model 3 Performance or other current models.

Elon Musk stated at a recent event that production of the Roadster will commence in 2028. The flagship Rocket version is currently not approved for public road use. Reservations are available for a $50,000 payment, with the Thrust model listed as a limited release and the Rocket model restricted to an invite-only basis.

The public will have its first opportunity to view the car in person this weekend. The Roadster is scheduled to be displayed in the lobby of the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles from October 24 to October 27, according to Sawyer Merritt.