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
among_us_fan2 daysElon musk exists but how?😱im thinking about Elbert Einstein
thebigq2 daysyour gonna accidentally press the button and then do a kickflip in the middle of the road and spill your coffee
sabell333 daysWOW!!!- saiff3 daysthis is SO cool bro
ccc_thumbz3 daysWe genuinely have to make Rocket League arenas for this now- kytamezisali3 daysvary cool!
- nysuvevikebe3 daysjust saying normal Tesla of these without anything cost 50,000 while with thrust 250,000 and the flying is not for sale yet 2026 but I think the cost will come out in 2027
kizujutesysi3 daysFirst syber truck, now flying syber truck?- lalapipefafi3 daysIt kinda cool
tuleditigeda4 daysI've heard that this car actually just saves itself from damage plus the guy who made this also made the cyber truck,- tuleditigeda4 daysThe cybertruck is still ugly.
