The Tesla Roadster, dubbed a 'flying sports car,' has made its debut, fulfilling years of promises from Elon Musk.
On October 16, Tesla unveiled the new Roadster at a SpaceX rocket testing facility near Waco, Texas, according to Bloomberg.
The Roadster is a two-seater vehicle equipped with gas thrusters. Tesla showcased a flight video of the Roadster on its official YouTube channel. In the video, at 21 minutes and 52 seconds, the Roadster ascended a circular track resembling a roller coaster, reaching a height before flipping and landing safely using its thrusters.
In a subsequent demonstration, the Roadster sped toward a line of five vehicles, including a large truck, and leaped over them, landing successfully while emitting gas.
The Roadster achieved a 'zero to sixty' test, reaching 60 miles per hour (approximately 97 km/h) from a standstill in 0.81 seconds, meeting Musk's previously stated goal of under one second.
Musk explained, 'This car has thrusters for attitude control and a main rear thruster, allowing it to fly like a rocket.' He added, 'Tesla and SpaceX engineers worked closely to create something better than any car seen in movies, surpassing even James Bond's vehicles.'
Musk announced that the Roadster is expected to enter mass production in 2028. Tesla first revealed the new Roadster in 2017, setting a reservation fee of $50,000, but it has yet to be released for sale.
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