Tesla unveiled a radically redesigned, production-intent Roadster in Texas with SpaceX thruster tech enabling aerial stunts, though the demo vehicle appeared to be a remote-controlled mule. The company claims a 0-60 mph sprint of 1 second and a 2028 production target.
01Summary
- 01The angular new Roadster was shown driving upside down, performing barrel rolls and hopping over cars using SpaceX cold gas thrusters and suction fans.
- 02Tesla says the underbody system can generate up to 2Gs of suction, allowing the car to stick to walls.
- 03The company claims a 0-60 mph time of 1 second, or 0.81 second with SpaceX thrusters, and a top “Rocket” spec limited to invite-only buyers.
- 04The vehicle on display had opaque windows and is believed to be a stripped-down, remote-controlled mule rather than a functional production car.
- 05Production is targeted for 2028; reservations are open at $50,000 each, but final prices and range estimates were not disclosed.
02Why it matters
This matters as Tesla is pushing the boundaries of EV performance with aerospace technology, but the demo raises serious questions about the feasibility of a street-legal flying car and whether these claims will ever materialise in a production vehicle.
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