From Motor1 · Brian Potter · · 40s
Tesla Roadster Flips Upside Down
Tesla Roadster flips upside down in Texas demo, claiming 2028 production.
In brief
Tesla Roadster flips upside down in Texas demo, claiming 2028 production. Tesla's Roadster flipped upside down at a SpaceX test site in Texas, with a 2028 production target despite delays. Originally reported by Motor1.
Tesla Roadster Flip Demo
Tesla Roadster flipped upside down at a SpaceX test site in Texas.
Suction and Thrusters Used
Suction rig pinned Roadster to inverted ramp before flip with cold-gas thrusters.
2028 Production Target
Tesla targets 2028 production despite missed timelines and delays.
Elon Musk's Claim
Elon Musk said Roadster can fly like a rocket and perform aerobatics.
The takeaway
Tesla's Roadster flipped upside down at a SpaceX test site in Texas, with a 2028 production target despite delays.
