Elon Musk says 'flying cars are real' as Tesla unveils new Roadster sports EV

Tesla has revealed a new sports car with Elon Musk boldly declaring that 'flying cars are real'. The next-generation Roadster was unveiled at a Texas testing facility owned by SpaceX, Musk's separate publicly listed company.

Elon Musk says 'flying cars are real' as Tesla unveils new Roadster sports EV

TL;DR

  • Tesla unveiled its next-generation Roadster sports car, featuring a 'flying' capability.
  • Elon Musk stated 'flying cars are real' after the Roadster soared and flipped during a demonstration.
  • The demonstration took place at a SpaceX testing facility in Texas.
  • The vehicle is capable of accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in under a second.
  • The 'flying' feature utilizes cold-gas thrusters and is not approved for public roads.
  • Production of the Roadster is scheduled to begin in 2028.
  • The 'Rocket' variant is described as 'Air ready with seating for one' and capable of flight.