Tesla unveils redesigned Roadster with brief airborne stunts
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Tesla unveiled a redesigned Roadster at an Oct. 15 event in Texas, demonstrating a prototype that briefly went airborne using cold-gas thrusters and performed stunts including a jump over parked cars. The vehicle also drove up a steep curved ramp until it was inverted, a maneuver aided by a fan-suction system beneath the car.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the long-delayed electric sports car is planned to enter production in 2028. Reservations for the two-seat Performance package require a $50,000 deposit, including 332,000 yuan in China. Reports described a claimed top speed of 230 mph, though it remains uncertain which demonstrated features could be approved for use on public roads.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis pledged to legalize the Roadster’s flying capabilities in his state if the vehicle becomes available, potentially creating a state-level path for its use while federal standards remain relevant.
The demonstration generated widespread attention and AI-created videos depicting imagined uses for the car’s airborne capability, including jumping over traffic, toll booths and a collapsed bridge. In China, the debut also prompted online discussion about domestic innovation and competition with the United States. Reuters reported that Ferrari’s chief executive praised the redesign as the kind of bold innovation the automotive industry needs.
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Tesla unveils redesigned Roadster with brief airborne stunts
Tesla unveiled a redesigned Roadster at an Oct. 15 event in Texas, demonstrating a prototype that briefly went airborne using cold-gas thrusters and performed stunts including a jump over parked cars. The vehicle also drove up a steep curved ramp until it was inverted, a maneuver aided by a fan-suction system beneath the car.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the long-delayed electric sports car is planned to enter production in 2028. Reservations for the two-seat Performance package require a $50,000 deposit, including 332,000 yuan in China. Reports described a claimed top speed of 230 mph, though it remains uncertain which demonstrated features could be approved for use on public roads.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis pledged to legalize the Roadster’s flying capabilities in his state if the vehicle becomes available, potentially creating a state-level path for its use while federal vehicle and aviation standards remain relevant.
The demonstration generated widespread attention and AI-created videos depicting imagined uses for the car’s airborne capability, including jumping over traffic, toll booths and a collapsed bridge. In China, the debut also prompted online discussion about domestic innovation and competition with the United States. Reuters reported that Ferrari’s chief executive praised the redesign as the kind of bold innovation the automotive industry needs.
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