The long-awaited second generation of Tesla’s Roadster, an electric sports car first introduced in 2008, may finally be ready for the public. On Saturday, Tesla shared a brief message on its social media platform X, stating, “Go for launch,” accompanied by a graphic that appears to indicate an October 1st unveiling date. The graphic also hints at the inclusion of cold gas thrusters, a propulsion technology developed by SpaceX, the aerospace company founded by Tesla CEO Elon Musk. These thrusters, which are optional, are said to give the Roadster the ability to maneuver in some form of flight, though specifics remain unclear. The second generation of the Roadster was first announced in November 2017, but its development has faced numerous delays. Originally expected to be completed much sooner, the project has been pushed back multiple times, leading to frustration among some early buyers. Last year, a discussion on social media between Musk and Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, highlighted the delays. Altman, who had paid a $50,000 deposit for the car, remarked that “7.5 years has felt like a long time to wait,” while Musk noted that Altman had received a refund. Recent reports from The Information suggest that the original design for the 2017 version of the Roadster has been completely abandoned in favor of a new, unrevealed design. This new model is expected to be unveiled soon, marking a significant evolution from the earlier concept. However, even after the official reveal, Musk has indicated that production of the new Roadster will not begin for at least 12 to 18 months. This means that while the design may be ready to be shown to the public, actual production and availability will still be some time away.