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Tesla's new Roadster car can thrust itself in the air. But don't expect to drive it anytime soon

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The Associated Press. (2026, October 16). Tesla's new Roadster car can thrust itself in the air. But don't expect to drive it anytime soon. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/world/united-states/tesla-s-new-roadster-car-can-thrust-itself-in-the-air-but-don-t-expect-to-drive-it-anytime-soon/article_1de2d096-9098-5308-aa8e-807d68e9c1c6.html

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Tesla introduced its new Roadster sports car at an event in Chicago, featuring innovative technology like cold gas thrusters and a multi-mode suction system capable of lifting the car off the ground briefly and rotating it during flight. However, the company made clear that this futuristic model is not expected to be available for purchase imminently.

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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.

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CHICAGO (AP) — Tesla has unveiled its new Roadster sports car, which can thrust itself up in the air. asserted

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But drivers shouldn’t expect to take it for a spin anytime soon. asserted

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Elon Musk’s car company this week debuted the latest bells and whistles of its second generation Roadster — chief among them, as shown off at a Thursday event, are a set of cold gas thrusters and a “multi-mode” suction system that can fling the car in the air for short spurts and spin the vehicle mid-flight. asserted

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