Tesla unveils Roadster with thrusters, targeting 2028 production

Elon Musk unveiled Tesla’s two-seater Roadster, equipped with thrusters and high-pressure air tanks, during a livestreamed event at SpaceX, calling it a “flying” car that can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in under one second. The vehicle, which reached a top speed of 370 km/h, was demonstrated without a driver for safety. Musk acknowledged success is not guaranteed and that the car may not be legal in all jurisdictions, with production slated for 2028. The Roadster’s unveiling was delayed by at least nine years, and reservations are open for “Performance” and “Thrust” models with undisclosed pricing. Flying car concepts date back to 1917, but recent advances in electric motors have revived interest.