Tesla unveiled its long-anticipated Roadster on Thursday during a dramatic event in which the vehicle used compressed-air thrusters to fly off a ramp and perform a midair maneuver.
The vehicle was seen flying, doing flips and reaching 60 mph in under a second.
Tesla unveiled its redesigned $200,000 Roadster on Thursday after years of delays, featuring technology built in collaboration with SpaceX.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk says the Roadster’s impact will not affect the company’s finances, claiming it’s a “small potato situation.” SHAWN THEW/EPA/Shutterstock
The newly designed Roadster was seen flying in a video posted to Tesla’s X account. via REUTERS
The car was able to reach 60 mph in less than a second. via REUTERS
The jaw-dropping event showed the Roadster accelerating at a massive speed going up on a curved ramp before it made a complete flip using integrated cold-gas thrusters to fly off and then land safely back on the ground. via REUTERS
Tesla also said on X after the event, “Today, Roadster presents a new moment in history – the best of the last human-driven cars.” via REUTERS
The jaw-dropping showcase featured the new Roadster accelerating up a massive curved ramp until it was completely upside down before using integrated cold-gas thrusters developed in collaboration with SpaceX, to fly off the ramp, flip in midair and land safely back on the ground.
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“Today, Roadster presents a new moment in history – the best of the last human-driven cars,” Tesla wrote on X.