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Marques Brownlee questions Tesla Roadster speed claims
Marques Brownlee doubts Tesla Roadster's speed and street legality after reveal.
In brief
Marques Brownlee doubts Tesla Roadster's speed and street legality after reveal. Marques Brownlee questioned Tesla's Roadster speed claims and street legality after the flying car reveal. Originally reported by Dexerto.
MKBHD questions Tesla Roadster speed claims
Marques Brownlee questioned Tesla’s new Roadster reveal speed claims and street legality on October 16, 2026.
“They really just got on stage and said this newly designed 4000+ pound car can do flips and go half the speed of sound (380+mph) and will ship in 2028. This is a prank, right?”
Roadster speed and street legality concerns
Brownlee questioned whether the Roadster’s aerial capabilities and 2028 shipping target would be street legal.
“There were several parts of that demo that would not be street legal. The ring extending past the bumper is the easy one.”
Roadster speed skepticism
Brownlee doubted the claimed Mach 0.5 speed would be achievable with current street tires.
“That’s what I mean lol I don’t think there’s a street tire invented yet that can do anywhere near that”
Roadster street legality concerns
Brownlee questioned whether the Roadster’s features would be usable on public roads.
“Maybe this is a GPS restricted track/drag only feature?”
The takeaway
Marques Brownlee questioned Tesla's Roadster speed claims and street legality after the flying car reveal.
