Tesla’s new Roadster makes a flying debut, hitting 60 MPH in under a second
Tesla unveiled its new Roadster in a dramatic demonstration featuring the vehicle using cold-gas thrusters to perform a midair maneuver. The car is capable of accelerating to 60 mph in under one second.
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The vehicle was seen flying, doing flips and reaching 60 mph in under a second.
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