Tesla Unveils Next-Gen Roadster That Flies After Nearly A Decade Of Delays
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Tesla showcased its next-generation Roadster at an event in Waco, Texas, where it performed impressive stunts including driving upside down and briefly flying. The car, equipped with thrusters developed in partnership with SpaceX engineers, accelerated to 60mph in under a second.
Elon Musk first debuted the Roadster refresh concept in 2017, but Tesla has missed every targeted delivery date since then. The demonstration included the Roadster leaping over various Tesla models, highlighting its advanced capabilities.
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SourceReports the news
“Elon Musk first debuted the Roadster refresh concept in 2017 but Tesla has since missed every targeted delivery date.”
CNBC — Tesla reveals next-generation Roadster after almost a decade of delays“Tesla showcased its new Roadster sports car in a demonstration where it drove up a ramp, did a controlled flip, and performed other stunts using air thrusters developed in partnership with SpaceX engineers.”
Bloomberg — Tesla Showcases Long-Awaited Roadster With Aerial Tricks“Elon Musk promised a flying car.”
The Verge — The Tesla Roadster flew, drove upside down, and hit 60mph in under a second“The automaker unveiled its next luxury sports car at an event in Texas.”
Wired — The Tesla Roadster 2 Is Here—and It Flies“The new car used thrusters to leap over a Cybercab, Cybertruck, Tesla Semi, Model Y, and Model 3 at a demo in Texas.”
TechCrunch — Tesla reveals SpaceX-powered Roadster that flies and falls with style
SupportCorroborates it
“Tesla's Roadster event was pretty exciting, to say the least.”
engadget — Relive Tesla's ridiculous(ly fun) Roadster stunt show“The revised Tesla Roadster has been a long time coming, with Elon Musk first showing off an earlier version back in November 2017.”
business insider — Elon Musk just unveiled a Tesla Roadster that flies — take a look“Elon Musk has been saying the demo might be a literal "banger."”
engadget — Tesla Roadster reveal live: Updates from the launch of the next-gen sportscar
Earlier versions
- Oct 16, 1:28 AM — Tesla Roadster Flies, Drives Upside Down, Hits 60mph in Under a Second (3/3)
- Oct 16, 2:09 AM — Tesla Unveils Next-Gen Roadster That Flies and Hits 60mph in Under a Second (5/5)