New vid shows Musk's flying car crashing & bursting into flames in test run
SHOCKING behind the scenes footage shows Elon Musk’s flying car exploding into flames during test runs ahead of its successful launch.
TL;DR
- Behind-the-scenes footage showed Elon Musk's Tesla Roadster exploding in flames during early propulsion tests.
- The Roadster was later demonstrated to successfully fly, perform rolls, and 'crazy gymnastics'.
- The car can accelerate from 0 to 60mph in 0.81 seconds and has a top speed of 230mph.
- Demonstrations included the car leaping over other Teslas and flipping mid-air before landing.
- Elon Musk stated the car uses technology from SpaceX rockets and is 'better than any James Bond car'.
- The showcase did not feature a human driver for safety reasons.
- Production is expected to start in 2028, with deposit requirements of $50,000 for the performance version and $250,000 for the 'Thrust' version.
- The road legality of the vehicle in various jurisdictions is uncertain.