# Elon Musk Unveils Tesla Roadster Flying Car

> Elon Musk shows Tesla Roadster can fly using SpaceX tech.
- Title: Elon Musk Unveils Tesla Roadster Flying Car · ABC7 New York
- Summary: Elon Musk shows Tesla Roadster can fly using SpaceX tech. Elon Musk unveiled Tesla's Roadster, claiming it can fly using SpaceX rocket technology, but…
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- Source: ABC7 New York — https://abc7ny.com/story/can-new-tesla-roadster-fly-elon-musk-unveils-what-he-says-is-flying-car/19944143
- Published: 2026-10-16T15:38:32+00:00
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## Elon Musk Unveils Tesla Roadster
Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveiled a new two-person sports car at a SpaceX Texas test facility.
## Roadster Uses Suction to Fly
The car climbs steep ramps using suction and air jets to flip and land safely.
## No Driver During Demo
Musk said the demonstration had no driver to ensure safety.
## Roadster Flies Over Tesla Models
The Roadster used jets to leap over parked Tesla models and reach 60 mph in record time.
## Roadster Production Timeline
Musk said the Roadster will go into production in 2028, though Tesla has missed past deadlines.
## Experts Question True Flight
Experts say the Roadster can't fly far or reliably like a true aircraft.
## Flying Car Challenges
Flying cars face weight and stability issues that make long flights impossible.
## Key takeaway

Elon Musk unveiled Tesla's Roadster, claiming it can fly using SpaceX rocket technology, but experts doubt its ability for true flight.