Tesla’s “Flying” Roadster Stuns In Texas
Musk said the prototype uses compressed-air thrusters and a fan-suction system as Tesla claims 0 to 60 mph in 0.81 seconds.
- On Thursday, Tesla CEO Elon Musk showcased the next-generation Roadster at a SpaceX facility in Waco, Texas, demonstrating the electric supercar driving upside down and performing aerial stunts using cold-gas thrusters.
- According to Tesla engineering VP Lars Moravy, the vehicle utilizes a SpaceX-developed cold-gas thruster system and fan-based suction technology to maintain stability on curved surfaces and generate aerial movement.
- Tesla has opened reservations for three configurations, with the Performance model requiring a $5,000 initial deposit and the Thrust version demanding $250,000, while the Rocket configuration remains invitation-only.
- Mamta Valechha, Quilter Cheviot analyst, described the presentation as a "headline-grabbing engineering moment" designed to generate excitement, though "credibility and execution risks remain high."
- Regulatory hurdles persist, as flying vehicle certification requires meeting strict airspace rules set by EASA, while Tesla's stock has fallen 14.6% in 2026 amid broader investor caution.
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Elon Musk’s new Tesla Roadster can drive upside down — but how will that work on the road?
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Tesla’s “Flying” Roadster Stuns In Texas
American car manufacturer Tesla unveiled its next-generation Roadster at a live event at a SpaceX test facility in McGregor, Texas, on October 15, 2026. To showcase the car's capabilities, the company put an uncrewed prototype through a series of dramatic stunts that looked straight out of a science-fiction movie.
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