The Tesla Roadster flew, drove upside down, and hit 60mph in under a second

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   Tesla Unveils Flying Second-Generation Roadster

   Tesla debuted a radically redesigned second-generation Roadster on October 15, 2026, at a SpaceX facility in Texas. The electric supercar demonstrated the ability to fly, flip through the air, and drive upside down using SpaceX thrusters and suction fans. The vehicle reached 60 mph in under a second and possesses a top speed of 230 mph. While the reveal follows nearly a decade of delays, Tesla targets production for 2028, though delivery of the vehicle is not guaranteed.

   Why it matters

   The Roadster was initially promised years ago, leading some customers to pay five-figure deposits to reserve the car. This reveal integrates aerospace technology from SpaceX into a consumer vehicle. The long delay has led analysts to suggest that reserve deposits would have been more profitable if invested in Tesla stock.

   What is confirmed

   • The second-generation Roadster debuted on October 15, 2026.
   • The vehicle can fly, flip, and drive upside down.
   • The Roadster reaches 60 mph in under a second.
   • The car uses SpaceX thrusters and suction fans to achieve flight.
   • Tesla targets production for the vehicle in 2028.
   • The vehicle has a top speed of 230 mph.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Delivery of the Roadster is not guaranteed despite the 2028 production target.

   What to watch next

   • Confirmation of final retail pricing
   • Verification of flight capabilities in non-controlled environments
   • Official production start date in 2028
   Sources used for this update (14)

   1. Axios — Do you believe it can fly? Tesla Roadster to make debut
   2. CNBC — Tesla plans next-generation Roadster reveal after almost a decade of delays
   3. Business Insider — People who paid $50K to reserve a Roadster would have made bank investing that into Tesla stock instead
   4. WSJ — Tesla’s Roadster Arrives, After Nearly a Decade and Five-Figure Deposits
   5. The Verge — The Tesla Roadster flew, drove upside down, and hit 60mph in under a second
   6. Fox Business — Tesla’s new Roadster makes a flying debut, hitting 60 MPH in under a second
   7. MotorTrend — Holy S%^#! Tesla’s New Roadster Can Fly, Thanks to SpaceX Technology
   8. CNN — Tesla unveils what it says is a flying car
   9. The Hindu — Tesla's new Roadster turns in air with SpaceX thrusters, won't land until 2028
   10. www.foxnews.com — Tesla Roadster flies, flips and hits 60 mph in a flash
   11. www.theverge.com — The Tesla Roadster flew, drove upside down, and hit 60mph in ...
   12. autos.yahoo.com — Tesla Roadster 2.0 Can Fly, Drive Upside Down, and Hit 60 in ...
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