Tesla demonstrates thruster-powered Roadster prototype; Ferrari chief hails innovation

Tesla demonstrates thruster-powered Roadster prototype; Ferrari chief hails innovation

Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vinna praised Tesla's new Roadster as a perfect ten for technology and presentation after the electric sports car's thruster-powered prototype was demonstrated at SpaceX’s McGregor test site in Texas. Tesla had earlier announced a livestreamed reveal of the long-delayed Roadster from the same Texas facility, and on October 15 the company lifted the Roadster 2 prototype off a ramp using high-pressure air thrusters, a demonstration that drew comments about the extensive aviation certification that such a flying vehicle would require.

Elon Musk said production is planned for 2028. The vehicle also employs powered fans to generate downforce, a concept previously used on cars such as the 1970 Chaparral 2J, and Musk hinted that owners could later trigger autonomous aerial tricks on a dedicated looping test track at the Texas site.

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Tesla SpaceX Federal Aviation Administration Other World Computing

地点

McGregor, Texas, United States

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2026年十月20日
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Ferrari CEO rates Tesla Roadster launch a perfect 10 for innovation
Ferrari CEO rates Tesla Roadster launch a perfect 10 for innovation

Fox Business • 10月20日 21:56

Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vinna praised Tesla's new Roadster as a perfect 10 for technology and presentation, while noting the vehicle’s delayed production timeline.

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2026年十月17日
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Tesla Roadster owners to get "Flying Stunt Mode" and looping track access
Tesla Roadster owners to get "Flying Stunt Mode" and looping track access

Teslarati • 10月17日 23:22

Elon Musk said Tesla plans to let Roadster owners trigger the vehicle's demonstrated aerial tricks autonomously and hinted at a dedicated looping test track at the company’s Texas facility.

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The Tesla Roadster Is Far From The First Car To Use Fans For Downforce
The Tesla Roadster Is Far From The First Car To Use Fans For Downforce

Engadget • 10月17日 21:20

Tesla's upcoming Roadster uses powered fans to create downforce, a technology previously employed by several racing and concept cars, including the 1970 Chaparral 2J and McMurtry Automotive's Spéirling.

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Tesla Flying Car's 4 Thrusters Meet Aerospace's Bar [2026]
Tesla Flying Car's 4 Thrusters Meet Aerospace's Bar [2026]

https://tech-insider.org/ • 10月17日 15:24

Tesla demonstrated a thruster-powered hop of its Roadster on Oct. 15, 2026, yet experts say the hardware still lacks the redundancy and safety data required for regulatory approval.

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Ikea throws shade at Tesla with "safe and affordable" flying car
Ikea throws shade at Tesla with "safe and affordable" flying car

Creative Bloq • 10月17日 10:23

Ikea promoted a $13 toy car set and towel as a safe, affordable counterpart to Tesla's concept of a flying Roadster, which is not expected until at least 2028 and costs a half-million-dollar reservation.

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2026年十月16日
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With Tesla Roadster debut, Elon Musk shows "flying cars are real"
With Tesla Roadster debut, Elon Musk shows "flying cars are real"

CBS News • 10月16日 17:57

Tesla CEO Elon Musk showcased a prototype Roadster equipped with high-pressure air thrusters that lifted the car off a ramp during a livestreamed event, with production slated for 2028.

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Elon Musk reveals ‘world’s first flying car’ at Tesla event
Elon Musk reveals ‘world’s first flying car’ at Tesla event

The Guardian • 10月16日 12:20

Elon Musk demonstrated a Tesla Roadster 2 prototype that uses SpaceX-derived thrusters to lift, flip and land, while noting regulatory and safety considerations.

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Tesla’s new Roadster makes a flying debut, hitting 60 MPH in under a second
Tesla’s new Roadster makes a flying debut, hitting 60 MPH in under a second

Fox Business • 10月16日 10:29

Tesla showcased its upcoming Roadster, highlighting sub-second 0-60 mph acceleration and a mid-air flip using thrusters, and announced production slated for 2028.

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Tesla’s flying car is here. Here’s all you need to know about the Roadster
Tesla’s flying car is here. Here’s all you need to know about the Roadster

The Independent • 10月16日 03:35

Tesla presented a new two-seat Roadster that uses compressed-air thrusters and a suction-fan system to achieve flight maneuvers and a reported 0-60 mph time of 0.81 seconds, with production slated for 2028.

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A Tesla Flying Car? I Don’t Know, Man
A Tesla Flying Car? I Don’t Know, Man

WIRED • 10月16日 03:18

Tesla showcased a Roadster 2 prototype that briefly left the ground at SpaceX's test site, prompting experts to note extensive aviation regulations that would apply to any flying vehicle.

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The Tesla Roadster flew, drove upside down, and hit 60mph in under a second
The Tesla Roadster flew, drove upside down, and hit 60mph in under a second

The Verge • 10月16日 01:28

Tesla demonstrated a prototype of its upcoming Roadster in Waco, Texas, where the electric supercar drove upside down, performed brief flight maneuvers and claimed a 0-60 mph time of 0.81 seconds.

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2026年十月15日
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Tesla Roadster launch: Live from the USA as Elon Musk's 'greatest product demo of all time' gets under way
Tesla Roadster launch: Live from the USA as Elon Musk's 'greatest product demo of all time' gets under way

The Independent • 10月15日 18:59

Tesla plans a livestreamed reveal of its long-delayed Roadster at SpaceX’s McGregor test site, with details on performance, pricing and production timeline expected.

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What to know about the delayed EV
What to know about the delayed EV

CNBC • 10月15日 18:19

Tesla will livestream a showcase of its long-delayed next-generation Roadster from a SpaceX test site in Texas, with details on pricing and production expected.

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Elon Musk says Tesla's Roadster demo could be a bang, quite literally
Elon Musk says Tesla's Roadster demo could be a bang, quite literally

Teslarati • 10月15日 16:43

Tesla will livestream the new Roadster demonstration, which may include a cold-gas thruster system that could produce a loud sound, while the event was delayed due to high winds.

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