SpaceX thrusters just made a Tesla Roadster 'fly' (and Elon Musk's car is still out there in space)
Tesla said the Roadster’s 10 thrusters and suction system helped it leap over six vehicles and land softly during the reveal.
- On Thursday, October 15, 2026, Tesla unveiled its next-generation Roadster at SpaceX's rocket-testing facility in McGregor, Texas, demonstrating the vehicle performing an airborne stunt using cold-gas thrusters.
- Nine years in the making, the Roadster marks Tesla's return to performance-focused roots by incorporating aerospace-derived fan-suction and cold-gas thruster technology to achieve extreme acceleration and handling.
- Ten nozzles fed by 600 liters of compressed air generate lift and maneuverability; Tesla Engineering Vice President Lars Moravy said the thrusters enable "crazy gymnastics," while Musk claimed the car reaches 60 mph in under a second.
- Production is slated for 2028 with three models: Performance, Thrust, and an invite-only "air ready" version, requiring $50,000 and $250,000 deposits respectively for the first two trims.
- Musk stated the Roadster will be "the only manually driven car that Tesla makes" long-term, though observers note decades of unfulfilled flying car promises and significant regulatory hurdles ahead.
17 Articles
17 Articles
After ten years of delay it was finally so far: Tech billionaire Elon Musk presented his Roadster sports car brilliantly staged in the Texas city of Waco. As in child's play, the roadster climbed up a hugely curved ramp. Arriving at the top upside down, he catapulted down and quickly turned a screw in the air. Until he set up for controlled landing. At a further demonstration, the rocket car jumped over five vehicles side by side. Always the car…
Tesla Roadster flies: How SpaceX thrusters power the new EV
Elon Musk just unveiled a flying car — watch the Tesla Roadster's incredible launch
You've never seen a Tesla do this. Nine years in the making, Elon Musk just unveiled the new Tesla Roadster at the SpaceX rocket testing facility in Waco, Texas. And the location makes perfect sense, because this electric supercar can fly. Sort of.The event lasted less than 30 minutes and kicked off with the Roadster driving up a vertical ramp, clinging to the side, and coming to a standstill. Upside down. The car proceeded to reverse back down …
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 67% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
