A look at Elon Musk's "flying" Tesla Roadster

On October 15, Elon Musk unveiled the next-generation Tesla Roadster at SpaceX's testing facility in McGregor, Texas. The car, which features rocket thrusters developed in collaboration with SpaceX, demonstrated its capability to drive upside down on a ramp and perform mid-air maneuvers before safely landing using built-in thrusters. Although originally promised for 2028 production, this model has yet to be approved for public roads due to technical and regulatory challenges. Musk emphasized that while the car's financial impact might be minimal, it symbolizes Tesla’s engineering prowess and technological innovation. The demonstration included a vertical ramp climb and mid-air flips, showcasing the vehicle's unique suction fan system and rocket thrusters that can achieve up to 2 Gs of force.