Tesla’s New Flying Death Trap Looks a Lot Like a Cybertruck
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk has finally delivered on his promise of a next-generation Roadster that can fly, albeit briefly. The company unveiled the new vehicle, equipped with a "SpaceX package" consisting of cold-gas thrusters, on Thursday evening. The Roadster showcased on stage performed various aerial stunts, including rotating on its own axis mid-air, leaping over the company's entire EV lineup, and adhering to a vertical ramp with a fan system generating up to two Gs of downward force.
The flying car resembles the company's controversial Cybertruck, featuring sharp body lines and flat panels. While Tesla has not released a price for the Roadster, it is expected to be a costly purchase, even if only a select few can acquire one. Much like its predecessor, the Cybertruck, the Roadster is more of a tech demo than a consumer-facing product, much to the disappointment of Tesla investors.
The vehicle's thruster-less Performance variant, a "Race Ready" mid-tier version, and an invite-only model are all non-road-legal options. The Roadster represents Tesla's attempt to integrate its fleet with SpaceX, but its safety and financial viability remain uncertain.
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