{"id":93931,"date":"2026-10-16T11:53:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-16T07:53:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dubicars.com\/news?p=93931"},"modified":"2026-10-19T00:04:22","modified_gmt":"2026-10-18T20:04:22","slug":"flying-tesla-roadster-unveiled-spacex-thrusters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dubicars.com\/news\/flying-tesla-roadster-unveiled-spacex-thrusters.html","title":{"rendered":"Flying Tesla Roadster Unveiled: 0 to 100 km\/h in Under a Second"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Tesla<\/a> has finally unveiled its long-awaited second-generation Roadster, and this electric sports car has quite a few tricks up its sleeve. It can accelerate from 0 to 97 km\/h in under a second, drive upside down, and even jump into the air. Yes, you read that right!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Tesla showcased the new Roadster at SpaceX’s testing facility in Texas, USA. The event gave us a look at its wild technology, updated design and performance figures after nearly nine years of waiting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flying Tesla Roadster: What Happened At The Event?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tesla decided that an ordinary car launch wasn’t exciting enough. During the demonstration, the Roadster climbed a curved ramp, drove upside down, flipped through the air and landed safely on its wheels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tesla Roadster Flies Over Five Parked Vehicles<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Tesla had another surprise during the event. The Roadster used its SpaceX-developed thrusters to launch into the air and fly over five parked Tesla vehicles, including the Model 3, Model Y, Cybertruck, Cybercab and Semi truck. It even performed a mid-air flip before landing safely on its wheels. The stunt showed how the Roadster’s thrusters can help control its movement in the air. Now that’s one way to beat traffic!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, the Roadster cannot fly continuously like an aircraft. Special equipment lets it make short jumps and control its movement in the air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Does The Flying Tesla Roadster Work?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Roadster uses cold-gas thrusters, which release highly compressed air to push the car in different directions. Think of them as tiny rocket engines, but without burning rocket fuel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The top-spec Rocket version uses 10 thrusters and tanks holding 600 litres of compressed air. These help the car lift off, turn in mid-air and land.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A powerful fan system sits underneath the car. It pulls air away from the underside, creating suction that helps keep the tyres firmly planted. This system is strong enough to let the Roadster drive upside down under controlled conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tesla Roadster Performance & Range<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n