{
  "id": 14917571,
  "title": "Tesla Roadster tricks: See them all in one place",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/tesla-roadster-tricks-see-them-all-in-one-place",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-16T08:54:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mashable",
    "slug": "mashable",
    "url": "https://mashable.com/tech/tesla-roadster-flying-tricks"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Thursday, Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveiled the Tesla Roadster, a car that can do incredible tricks that defy expectations for any regular vehicle. Musk himself emphasized that the demonstration was not AI-generated, assuring a live audience. The Roadster showcased several astonishing feats, including hanging upside-down on an inverted C-ramp and even flying. For more details, follow this link. Now, let's delve into the most impressive moments from the event. Here are all the tricks that the Tesla Roadster performed, according to Musk, although we've given them our own names as well. The bat is the first trick, which occurs just before the car takes to the air. The Roadster climbs a ramp, stands vertically, and then hangs upside down using suction fans on the bottom to defy gravity. View the entire sequence on the event recording, starting at around 6 minutes and 11 seconds. Next, the Flight: Moments after hanging upside down, the Roadster speeds up the same ramp, launches itself into the air while upside down, uses thrusters to flip itself over, and gently lands back on the ground. This sequence is highlighted in a tweet from Tesla's X account and is worth watching repeatedly. The kickflip follows, where the Roadster propels itself over all of Tesla's vehicles, including the Model 3, Model Y, Cybercab, Cybetruck, and the massive Tesla Semi. It doesn't just fly over them but also performs a horizontal spin that Musk calls the kickflip. It's not clear if this experience would be pleasant for a human driver, but Musk seems confident it could be survivable. The Launch: The Roadster is not just a flying car; it's also a super-fast sports car. It can accelerate from 0-60mph in just 0.81 seconds, a feat Musk claims can be even faster. The video showcasing this launch is intentionally short, lasting exactly 0.81 seconds. Another kickflip is the Roadster's final trick, where it launches vertically, spins, and lands back on the ground. This is showcased starting at about 21:39 into the unveiling video. Lastly, Tesla's official X account shared a gallery of high-quality photos taken during the event. For more coverage on the Tesla Roadster, visit this link.",
  "summary": "The Tesla Roadster's tricks have to be seen to be believed. Watch them all in one place.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Tech in Asia",
        "title": "Tesla unveils new Roadster, targets 2028 production",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/tesla-unveils-new-roadster-targets-2028-production",
        "published": "2026-10-16T08:39:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}