Tesla’s Roadster Shows Off Flying Stunts, Targets 2028 Production | WPN World People News

Tesla unveiled its second-generation electric sports car, the Roadster, on the 15th in the United States, showcasing spectacular stunts such as midair flips and jumping over a line of cars using specialized propulsion equipment and an underbody suction system. The futuristic demonstrations added a science-fiction touch to the launch event. CEO Elon Musk said the new vehicle combines engineering technologies from Tesla and SpaceX, with production targeted for 2028. However, the actual delivery timeline and final specifications remain subject to change.

The launch event was held at a SpaceX testing facility in Texas. The demonstration vehicle first drove along a specially designed ramp, briefly lifted off the ground, performed a flip and landed smoothly. It then completed a stunt in which it jumped over multiple vehicles, prompting gasps from the audience. Musk also asked attendees to confirm that what they had just witnessed was not generated by artificial intelligence, underscoring the unusual nature of the event.

According to currently available information, the Roadster is planned to come in three versions: Performance, Thrust and Rocket, targeting high-performance road driving, enhanced propulsion capabilities and more extreme aerial demonstrations, respectively. Fans beneath the vehicle can pull the body toward the road to increase tire grip, while gas-propulsion equipment developed in collaboration with SpaceX uses compressed air to generate thrust. The company says some versions can accelerate from a standstill to approximately 97 kilometers per hour in less than one second, reach top speeds exceeding 370 km/h and offer a driving range of around 483 kilometers.

However, it remains unclear whether the features demonstrated at the event, including lifting off the ground and performing flips, will be incorporated into production models. Musk also noted that such features would need to comply with local regulations before they could be used on public roads.

The Roadster prototype was first unveiled in 2017, but plans for mass production have been delayed repeatedly. Its latest appearance not only highlights Tesla's performance engineering but is also seen as an effort to strengthen the brand's image through a flagship product rather than a major source of sales volume. The company has yet to announce a finalized price, while reservation arrangements and payment terms vary by market. Attention will now focus on whether the vehicle's unconventional technologies can be brought into practical use and whether Tesla can begin mass production as planned in 2028.