Tesla Roadster leaps through the air in Texas tech showcase

Tesla unveiled its new Roadster electric sports car in a demonstration at a SpaceX facility in Texas, featuring aerial jumps and flips. The event showcased advanced propulsion technology developed with SpaceX, highlighting performance beyond traditional electric vehicles. The car performed maneuvers including driving upside down on a special track using a suction system, spinning mid-air, and landing on its wheels. Tesla's vehicle engineering chief Lars Moravy said the Roadster accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in under one second, with a top speed exceeding 230 mph and a range over 300 miles per charge. Production is planned for 2028, delayed from an original 2020 target after the second-generation model was unveiled in 2017. The demonstration raised questions about safety and legal use of these technologies on public roads, with Elon Musk noting the car isn't necessarily designed to maximize safety standards.