Elon Musk just unveiled a Tesla Roadster that flies — take a look

Tesla unveiled an advanced version of the Roadster capable of traveling upside down. This new second-generation Roadster is Tesla's flagship product. Elon Musk has been building anticipation for the event, describing it as a potential top-tier product showcase. The company live-streamed the unveiling on Thursday, offering owners a chance to see the latest EV from Tesla up close.

Demonstrating the car's unique capabilities, the Roadster navigated a large curved ramp, flipped over, and landed smoothly on the ground, likely aided by thrusters at the bottom. Musk confirmed the feat's success, asserting that flying cars are a reality. The revived Roadster name dates back to 2008 when Tesla launched its first production vehicle.

Following a production halt in 2012, Musk presented a second-generation Roadster in 2017, boasting impressive specs such as a 0-60 mph time under 1.9 seconds, a top speed exceeding 250 mph, more than 600 miles of range, and an ultra-large 200-kilowatt-hour battery. Interested customers could reserve a spot or purchase a Founders Series Roadster for around $50,000 or $250,000 respectively.

Musk hinted at the possibility of thrusters during a November 2017 presentation, though the concept remained speculative. After a decade-long wait, Tesla accelerated the Roadster's design phase starting in summer 2025. Musk emphasized that Roadster is more than just a bonus feature, but rather the "cherry on the icing on the cake."

He stressed that the project will follow Tesla's more critical initiatives in robotics and autonomy. Tesla collaborated with SpaceX engineers on the latest Roadster, as Musk suggested during the live event.