Elon Musk reveals ‘world’s first flying car’ at Tesla event
Summary
Elon Musk showed a new Tesla sports car that can fly using rocket technology from his company SpaceX. The car, called the Roadster 2, can go very fast and perform flying stunts, but it is not yet approved for use on public roads.Key Facts
- Elon Musk revealed the Tesla Roadster 2 at a SpaceX facility in Texas.
- The Roadster 2 can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in less than one second.
- It uses thrusters and rocket-like technology to fly and do acrobatic moves.
- A video showed the car driving upside down, flipping in the air, and flying over other Tesla cars.
- Musk said flying cars “are real” but noted this prototype is not fully safe or legal everywhere yet.
- The Roadster 2 will be produced starting in 2028 and priced above $200,000.
- A “performance” model requires a £50,000 deposit and a “thrust” model a $250,000 deposit.
- A one-seat “rocket” version with full flight capability is only available by invitation.
- Tesla says flying the car on public roads is not allowed.
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