# Elon Musk Unveils Flying Tesla Roadster

> Elon Musk shows off a flying Tesla Roadster that flips cars in a sci-fi style demo.
- Title: Elon Musk Unveils Flying Tesla Roadster · LADbible | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: LADbible — https://ladbible.com/technology/elon-musk-unveils-flying-tesla-roadster-375440-20261016
- Published: 2026-10-16T06:41:49.287+00:00
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.