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Elon Musk Unveils Flying Tesla Roadster
Elon Musk shows off a flying Tesla Roadster that flips cars in a sci-fi style demo.
In brief
Elon Musk shows off a flying Tesla Roadster that flips cars in a sci-fi style demo. Elon Musk demonstrated a flying Tesla Roadster prototype using rocket thrusters that flips vehicles, with production scheduled for 2028 and a price of $200,000. Originally reported by LADbible.
Elon Musk Unveils Flying Tesla Roadster
Elon Musk shared a clip of a Tesla Roadster flipping vehicles on X, captioning it 'Turns out the future does have flying cars.'
“Turns out the future does have flying cars.”
Flying Mechanism Explained
The car uses rocket thrusters to become airborne, creating smoke during takeoff and landing as reported by The Independent.
Initial Reactions Mixed
Some users called it a gliding system, not a flying system, while others joked it's better for driving upside down.
Musk Acknowledges Risks
Musk said success was 'not guaranteed' but the car would be safe if it didn't work, with a test run autonomously for safety.
“success was 'not guaranteed'”
2028 Production and Price
The Tesla Roadster will start production in 2028 at $200,000, but Musk noted it may not be legal in all countries.
What to remember
Elon Musk demonstrated a flying Tesla Roadster prototype using rocket thrusters that flips vehicles, with production scheduled for 2028 and a price of $200,000.
