From Rolling Stone · Jon Blistein · · 50s
Tesla's Flying Car Demo
Tesla shows flying car prototype at SpaceX event.
In brief
Tesla shows flying car prototype at SpaceX event. Tesla unveiled a flying car prototype at a SpaceX event in October 2026 that can fly and do acrobatic maneuvers but is not yet legal for public use. Originally reported by Rolling Stone.
Tesla Unveils Roadster 2
Tesla showed an early Roadster 2 prototype at a SpaceX event in October 2026.
Roadster 2 Speed Claims
Musk claimed the Roadster 2 could accelerate to 60 mph in less than a second and reach speeds over 230 mph.
Flying Car Stunts
The car stuck to a ramp, flipped upside down, and did a barrel roll before landing with thrusters.
Thrusters for Control
SpaceX thrusters helped the car fly and land safely after acrobatic maneuvers.
Reservations and Pricing
Roadster 2 reservations start at $50,000 for standard edition or $250,000 for thruster version.
The big picture
Tesla unveiled a flying car prototype at a SpaceX event in October 2026 that can fly and do acrobatic maneuvers but is not yet legal for public use.
