# Tesla's Flying Car Demo

> Tesla shows flying car prototype at SpaceX event.
- Title: Tesla's Flying Car Demo · Rolling Stone | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: tesla, elon musk, roadster 2, space x, flying car, space x thrusters, Tesla's, Flying, Car, Demo, Rolling Stone
- Source: Rolling Stone — https://rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/elon-musk-tesla-flying-car-roadster-2-1235643874
- Author: Jon Blistein
- Published: 2026-10-16T16:48:55+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: tesla, elon musk, roadster 2, space x, flying car, space x thrusters
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.