Tesla’s "Flying" Roadster Stuns In Texas
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American car manufacturer Tesla unveiled its next-generation Roadster at a live event at a SpaceX test facility in McGregor, Texas, on October 15, 2026. To showcase the car's capabilities, the company put an uncrewed prototype through a series of dramatic stunts that looked straight out of a science-fiction movie.
In its first stunt, the car drove up a steep, curved ramp and stayed upside down briefly before reversing back down. On its second run, it drove up the ramp again and launched off the top. It then used its thrusters to flip upright in midair before landing on its wheels. Minutes later, the car leaped over a row of parked Tesla vehicles.
"Turns out the future does have flying cars," said Tesla CEO Elon Musk.
The technology behind the stunts
The Roadster prototype was specially equipped with two systems to perform these stunts. Powerful fans beneath the car created suction, holding it against the steep track even when it was upside down.
To become airborne, the car used high-pressure air tanks and small thrusters developed with SpaceX. The thrusters released air at high speed to push the car upward and helped control its movement in the air. This allowed the car to flip and land back on its wheels.
No "flying" cars yet
Exciting as the demonstration was, automotive experts say that drivers should not plan on leaping over traffic jams any time soon. The event was just a controlled test operated by remote control not a preview of an everyday car.
After the event, Tesla announced that standard, road-legal versions of the new Roadster are expected to enter production in 2028. As for the flight-capable Roadster, aptly called the Rocket, Tesla says it will be offered by invitation only. The company also notes that this version is not approved for public road use.
Resources: Tesla.com, CNN.com, Wired.com.
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124 Comments
xxpokefanxxabout 14 hoursOkay but will you need a pilot's license or just a regular drivers license to use it? Asking the big questions here.
bukubafebacyabout 15 hoursdo you have to learn to fly it or just does it fly on its own
boonglethekingabout 15 hoursEllen Much is so smart wow!!- boonglethekingabout 15 hoursThaet is awzoame.
gamerdroll11 dayyou can't ride in it it wold be to hevy
kidilecuwuke1 dayhow is it ever probably because the Tesla is to humer to fly.- dennisdemennis1 daythat is insain br in the future there will be air traffic
fosothegoatso1 daythat's why I will stick to the ground
kymogowilebo1 dayThis is actually crazy, LOL
meliah671 daybro this so cool like wth- riwisosisebu2 daysbro this car is awsome
