- Tesla has unveiled a new two-seater Roadster prototype at SpaceX's test site in Texas, incorporating compressed-air rocket thrusters and suction fans.
- During a live demonstration, the electric sports car achieved 0 to 60mph acceleration in 0.81 seconds and performed airborne flipping manoeuvres.
- Elon Musk claimed the production version will be even faster, with a planned top speed exceeding 230mph and cornering forces greater than 2g.
- Scheduled for production in 2028, the Roadster is intended to be Tesla's only manually driven vehicle, though Musk noted its rocket-assisted features may not be legal in all jurisdictions.
- The vehicle features a steer-by-wire system, chassis-moulded seats, adaptable aerodynamics, and two high-pressure air tanks that automatically recharge.
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