"Roadster"... The flying car

Tesla has unveiled the next generation of its electric sports car, the Roadster, which the company says is capable of flying and performing acrobatic maneuvers, as well as accelerating from zero to 97 kilometers per hour in just 0.81 seconds, using rocket technologies developed by SpaceX. Elon Musk, Tesla’s chief executive, showcased the new vehicle at an event held at SpaceX’s rocket development and test facility in McGregor, Texas, announcing that production is targeted to begin in 2028. A video posted by Musk on the X platform showed a white, futuristic-looking car lifting into the air amid thick clouds of white smoke, before executing a flip over several parked cars and landing on the ground. Commenting on the clip, Musk said, “It turns out the future already includes flying cars.” Musk stated that the car is equipped with altitude control systems and rocket thrusters, including main thrusters at the rear, adding that it can move through the air like a rocket and perform complex acrobatic maneuvers. However, he acknowledged that the car is not necessarily designed to achieve the highest levels of safety, describing it as offering an exceptional driving experience in terms of thrill and performance. During the presentation, Musk also noted that the car used suction technology to ascend a steep incline and remain suspended in an inverted position. It was not immediately clear how these features would be used on public roads, or how legal it would be to operate the car with such capabilities outside of designated test sites.