Elon Musk unveils flying Tesla Roadster with rocket thrusters

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Elon Musk unveiled the new Tesla Roadster on Thursday evening, demonstrating its ability to fly and perform aerial stunts, including flips and a mid-air somersault, before a live audience. The Roadster uses a suction fan system to generate up to 2 g of downforce, allowing it to drive upside down, and features rear thrusters borrowed from SpaceX technology for rocket-like flight and acrobatic maneuvers. Tesla claims the car accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in under one second. Pre-orders are open for three versions—Performance, Thrust, and Rocket—with deposits ranging from $50,000 to $250,000. The Rocket version, available by invitation only, has a top speed of about 230 mph and a range exceeding 300 miles.


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