Tesla unveils flying Roadster 2 prototype at SpaceX site

AI-generated briefing · First published 2026-10-16 17:00:39 UTC

Elon Musk demonstrated the Tesla Roadster 2 using SpaceX thrusters to fly and flip at a Texas test facility.

Tesla unveiled the Roadster 2 prototype at SpaceX’s McGregor, Texas facility, where the car drove up a ramp, used thrusters to flip and fly, then leapt over other Tesla models before accelerating to 60 mph in under a second. [1] [2] [3] [4]

Musk said the vehicle can “fly like a rocket” and perform rolls, but noted it is not safety-optimized and may not be legal everywhere; production is slated for 2028 with prices above $200,000. [2]

Hyperliquid’s Tesla contract volume surged to $47 million in one hour after the demo, up from $2.8 million. [1]

Sources

1. Tokenized Tesla surges as Elon Musk unveils SpaceX-powered flying Roadster prototype

   CoinDesk · 2026-10-16 10:48:49 UTC · Summary only

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

   The Guardian · 2026-10-16 11:53:04 UTC · Full text

3. Tesla Showcases Roadster, China Moves to Prop Up Stocks

   Bloomberg · 2026-10-16 12:05:44 UTC · Summary only

4. Could Tesla’s flying car send sales and shares soaring?

   Euronews Business · 2026-10-16 14:04:48 UTC · Summary only

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