{
  "id": 14963139,
  "title": "Tesla's new Roadster can fly, drive upside down, and hit 60 mph in under 0.6 seconds",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/teslas-new-roadster-can-fly-drive-upside-down-and-hit-60-mph-in-under",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-16T13:16:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechSpot",
    "slug": "techspot",
    "url": "https://www.techspot.com/news/114230-tesla-unveils-roadster-three-versions-including-one-can.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tesla has unveiled a next-generation Roadster that claims extraordinary feats of performance, including flight, driving upside down, and zero-to-60 mph in under 0.59 seconds. The most ambitious model, the Rocket configuration, utilizes thrusters around its perimeter to enable forward, upward, and lateral acceleration, as well as rotation. All-electric actuators stabilize the vehicle during flight maneuvers. Demonstrated outside Waco, Texas, the Rocket climbed a curved ramp, landed upside down, and even hovered above a lineup of Tesla models, including the Cybercab, Cybertruck, Semi, Model Y, and Model 3. Elon Musk described the car as a collaboration between Tesla and SpaceX engineers, stating it will become a road-ready vehicle, though it's not yet approved for public use. The Rocket will be available by invitation only and has a top speed over 230 mph and a range over 300 miles. Tesla employed magnesium, titanium, carbon fiber, manual controls, and a fixed seat position to reduce weight. The cabin features a steer-by-wire yoke, a center touchscreen, and two smaller displays. The Roadster's exterior boasts hidden headlights, a full-length taillight, Ano White paint, and gold-tinted glass. Production is slated for Giga Texas in 2027 or 2028, with reservations requiring a $50,000 deposit. Musk warned that buyers prioritizing safety should not purchase this vehicle.",
  "summary": "The Rocket configuration places thrusters around the car's perimeter to provide forward and upward acceleration as well as lateral rotation. All-electric actuators make small adjustments to stabilize the vehicle in flight. Read Entire Article",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "CNBC World",
        "title": "Tesla plans next-generation Roadster reveal after almost a decade of delays",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/tesla-plans-next-generation-roadster-reveal-after-almost-a-decade-of",
        "published": "2026-10-15T18:19:35.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Business Insider",
        "title": "People who paid $50K to reserve a Roadster would have made bank investing that in Tesla stock instead",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/people-who-paid-50k-to-reserve-a-roadster-would-have-made-bank",
        "published": "2026-10-15T18:35:52.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "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."
}