Elon Musk reveals ‘world’s first flying car’ at Tesla event
Elon Musk demonstrated a prototype of the Tesla Roadster 2, which features SpaceX-derived thrusters capable of mid-air maneuvers. The vehicle is slated for production in 2028 with a price tag exceeding $200,000.
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It represents a significant, albeit experimental, convergence of automotive and aerospace engineering, pushing the boundaries of consumer vehicle capabilities.
Tesla's redesigned 'flying car' Roadster performs a ramp-assisted mid-air flip Tesla Elon Musk reveals ‘world’s first flying car’ at Tesla event The Tesla Roadster 2 drove up a curved ramp before using SpaceX rocket thrusters to fly, flip and land
Prefer the Guardian on Google Elon Musk has revealed Tesla’s latest model, which he claims will be the world’s first flying car, using technology from his aerospace company SpaceX to “basically fly like a rocket”.
The billionaire, who hosted a demonstration of the Tesla Roadster 2 at the SpaceX rocket development and testing facility in Texas, said the sports car could go from 0 to 60mph in a record time of less than a second and had thrusters.
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