Tesla Roadster flies and somersaults in SpaceX-backed demo

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Elon Musk unveiled the new Tesla Roadster on October 15, 2026, at SpaceX's Texas facility, demonstrating the electric sports car performing a mid-air somersault and landing on four wheels. The vehicle's flight capabilities rely on powerful fans and thrusters developed with SpaceX, and it accelerated from 0 to about 96 km/h in under one second during the demonstration. Originally announced in 2017, production is now slated for 2028, though the prototype raises unresolved questions about safety, regulation, and practical use in everyday traffic.


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