Flying cars: Tesla's new Roadster uses SpaceX thrusters to turn in the air, can drive upside down
The reveal gives Tesla a showpiece car after years of missed Roadster deadlines, but it comes as the company shifts its focus to self-driving technology and robotics.
Tesla unveiled a new Roadster on Thursday, showcasing rocket-style thrusters that allow the vehicle to perform aerial feats like driving upside down and turning in mid-air. Developed in partnership with SpaceX, the two-seater car is set to enter production in 2028, nearly a decade after its initial concept. During a demonstration at a SpaceX test site in Texas, the Roadster was seen jumping over vehicles and twisting in the air using built-in thrusters.
Musk, the CEO of both Tesla and SpaceX, described the Roadster as a "small potato situation" financially and emphasized the importance of shifting focus to self-driving technology and robotics. The Roadster's specifications include a 0-60 mph acceleration in under a second, a top speed over 230 mph, and a range of over 300 miles on a single charge.
Despite Tesla's recent shift in focus, the Roadster serves as the company's new halo car, designed to highlight its engineering and technological prowess.
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