Tesla’s New Roadster Car Can Thrust Itself in the Air. But Don’t Expect to Drive It Anytime Soon - WXXV News 25
Tesla says the Roadster’s thrusters and suction system can cut 0-60 mph time to under 1 second, but final specs and delivery dates remain unclear.
- Tesla opened reservations for the new Roadster, accepting deposits up to $250,000, though the company warns final pricing remains undetermined and delivery is not guaranteed.
- Previous attempts to launch a next-generation Roadster in 2017 ended in development delays, causing reservation holders like Sam Altman and YouTuber Marques Brownlee to cancel orders after waiting nearly a decade.
- The vehicle comes in Performance, Thrust, and Rocket variants, with the $50,000 Performance model described as 'road ready' while the limited-edition Thrust variant is 'race ready' for tracks.
- Regulators like the FAA and CAA lack clear rules for flying vehicles, and the product page for the flying model states it is 'not approved for public road use.'
- Tesla CEO Elon Musk aims for 2028 production, though he was vague on legality, telling an audience member, 'Depends on your street. But it'll be a viable car.
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