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Tesla unveils car that can drive upside down and jump through the air

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Tesla unveils car that can drive upside down and jump through the air. (2026, October 16). Al Jazeera. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/16/10-16-tesla-flying-car-clip?traffic_source=rss

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Al Jazeera · collected 2026-10-16

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Tesla has revealed an electric sports car capable of driving upside down and performing mid-air jumps using rocket thrusters. The vehicle, which was developed with SpaceX, can accelerate to 97 kilometers per hour in less than a second. Initially announced in 2017, the car is now slated for release in 2028.
Written by AI on 2026-10-16, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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On October 15, 2026, Tesla unveiled its redesigned next-generation Roadster at SpaceX's testing facility in McGregor, Texas. The new model features rocket thrusters and can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in less than a second. During the demonstration, the two-seater vehicle drove upside down on a ramp using suction and then flipped mid-air before landing safely with its built-in thrusters. Although initially previewed nearly nine years ago, Tesla aims to start production by 2028. Despite its high cost of $200,000 per unit and reservations priced at $50,000, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has downplayed the car's financial impact on the company. However, analysts see it as a symbol showcasing Tesla’s advanced technology.

Written for “Tesla Unveils Flying Roadster” on 2026-11-04, grounded in this article and the 21 other(s) covering the same event.

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Tesla ORG · 2× Elon Musk’s PERSON · 1× SpaceX ORG · 1×

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Tesla has unveiled an electric sports car that can drive upside down and use rocket-like thrusters to jump and turn mid-air.
framing: mixed · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-16

Claims (4 extracted, 1 hedged)

Tesla unveils car that can drive upside down and jump through the air asserted
that → unveil → air
Tesla has unveiled an electric sports car that can drive upside down and use rocket-like thrusters to jump and turn mid-air. asserted
that → unveil → thrusters
Developed with Elon Musk’s SpaceX, it can reportedly accelerate to 97km/h in under a second. uncertain
it → develop → second
First promised in 2017, the car is now expected in 2028. asserted
car → promise → 2028
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