Elon Musk Unveils the Roadster, a New Tesla He Says Is a Flying Car
Tesla said the next Roadster will use SpaceX thrusters and reach 0-60 mph in 0.81 seconds, but gave no answer on street legality.
- On Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveiled the redesigned Roadster at a SpaceX facility in Waco, Texas, featuring SpaceX-supplied thrusters capable of propelling the vehicle into the air.
- This unveiling follows years of delays since the Roadster was originally revealed nearly a decade ago, with Tesla executives stating the sports car will enter production in 2028.
- The vehicle utilizes 10 nozzles and ultra high-pressure air tanks to accelerate from zero to 60 mph in less than one second, technology Musk described as a collaboration between the world's best car and rocket companies.
- Tesla's website notes the "rocket" feature is "not approved for public road use," though Musk told the crowd the vehicle will be road-legal, acknowledging uncertainty regarding legality in all jurisdictions.
- Experts note significant engineering challenges for hybrid vehicles; while Musk claimed the future includes flying cars, the demonstration did not prove sustained flight or long-term road-worthiness for the public.
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