Elon Musk unveils Tesla's 'flying' car

Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveiled what he called a flying car during a live event at SpaceX's facility. The car, a two-seater sports vehicle, launched from a steep ramp and executed a barrel roll midair. Musk emphasized that while the vehicle's success is uncertain, it is likely to function as advertised. The car, equipped with ten nozzles and high-pressure air tanks, can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in less than a second and reach speeds of up to 230 mph.

Musk described the design as "what happens when you have a collaboration between the world's best car company and the world's best rocket company." Despite being marketed as a safety-optimized vehicle, Musk cautioned that it may not be fully legal on all roads. Production is slated for 2028, but Musk's track record for delayed product releases is well-known.