This Tesla drove upside down, left the ramp and flipped in mid-air. That is how Elon Musk presented the new Roadster. The show took place on October 15 at the SpaceX site in Texas.
What exactly was shown
- the car uses technology from the rocket company SpaceX;
- a fan system works under the floor: it creates downforce and helps the car stay on the surface;
- gas thrusters make aerial maneuvers possible;
- acceleration to 97 km/h takes less than a second, according to Tesla.
What to keep in mind
Acceleration in under a second is a characteristic of a special version, not of every production Roadster. It cannot be automatically transferred to the car that will be sold.
The flip that was shown also does not mean that such a car can fly over traffic jams. The presentation demonstrated a short lift-off and landing. Tesla promises to start production in 2028.
Why this matters
The show is a claim to a new class of vehicles where car electronics, stabilization and rocket technology work together. A production product is still far away: it needs a price, certification and delivery times, which were not named in the presentation. We follow the news and will tell you when verifiable data appears.
Frequently asked questions
Is it true that the new Roadster can fly?
No, it cannot fly above the road. The presentation showed a short lift-off, a flip in the air and a landing.
When will Roadster production start?
Tesla promises to start production in 2028. The price and delivery times have not been announced yet.
How fast will it accelerate to 97 km/h?
According to Tesla, under a second, but this is a characteristic of a special version. There is no data for the production car yet.
