# Tesla Roadster vs Ferrari Jet Tech

> Ferrari patented jet tech for road handling years ago, CEO confirms.
- Title: Tesla Roadster vs Ferrari Jet Tech · mint | Shortify
- Summary: Ferrari patented jet tech for road handling years ago, CEO confirms. Ferrari's compressed air jets improve grip and recover braking energy, unlike Tesla's…
- Keywords: tesla, ferrari, roadster, benedetto vigna, compressed air, jet technology, electric car, news, india, Jet, Tech, mint
- Source: mint — https://livemint.com/auto-news/teslas-flying-car-roadster-ferrari-patented-similar-jet-technology-years-ago-ceo-benedetto-vigna-confirms-11792295311337.html
- Author: Sounak Mukhopadhyay
- Published: 2026-10-18T03:59:38+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: tesla, ferrari, roadster, benedetto vigna, compressed air, jet technology, electric car, news, india
## Tesla Roadster Demo
Tesla's Roadster flipped parked vehicles at Texas test site, landing on wheels.
## Ferrari Jet Tech
Ferrari patented compressed air jets to improve road handling and recover braking energy.
## Ferrari Patent
Ferrari filed jet system patent in Italy December 2018, US in 2019.
## Jet System Function
Upward jets improve road contact, side jets resist turns, front jets support braking.
## Energy Recovery
Braking recovers energy by refilling air tank, adding 40-45 kg of weight.
## CEO Vigna
Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna says tech must deliver driving thrill, not just sensation.
## Luce Electric Car
Ferrari's Luce electric car faces share drop after May 25 reveal, with strong Chinese demand.
## Key takeaway

Ferrari's compressed air jets improve grip and recover braking energy, unlike Tesla's flying car demo.