The event follows nearly a decade of delays, as the model first appeared in 2017 with delivery promises originally made for 2020. Tesla is introducing the performance vehicle now to revive momentum in its automotive business after two straight years of declining vehicle sales. The reveal comes after years of customer deposits and speculation regarding the car's final specifications.
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Elon Musk is debuting the company's high performance electric sports car tonight at a SpaceX testing facility in Texas. The presentation streams live on X at 8:55 p.m. ET, and Musk has described the event as potentially the “greatest product demo of all time.” The CEO teased that the new vehicle is “beyond imagination” and “beyond human,” with unconfirmed reports suggesting the outdoor demonstration will feature SpaceX-inspired rocket thrusters.
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