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Elon Musk presents flying Tesla that can reach 370 km per hour

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Briefings

Tesla presented a new Roadster at SpaceX's McGregor test site in October 2026, demonstrating a 370 km/h top speed and a 480 km range. The vehicle features rocket-powered propulsion and a high-pressure air tank system, with three versions available: Performance, Thrust, and Rocket. Reserves are open, but production is scheduled to begin in 2028. The car was inspired by the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird and F-35, and Musk stated it is 11 out of 10 for fun. The article notes the car meets road circuit rules but leaves open whether it is legally road-legal.

Key points

• Tesla Roadster presented in October 2026 at SpaceX's McGregor test site in Texas, capable of reaching 370 km/h and 480 km range.
• The vehicle features three versions: Performance (two seats, 1.6s 0-100 km/h), Thrust (rear thrusters, 0.9s 0-100 km/h), and Rocket (one seat, 0.59s 0-100 km/h).

Context

Tesla Roadster is a high-performance electric vehicle inspired by the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird and F-35, featuring rocket propulsion and a high-pressure air tank system. Production is scheduled to start in 2028, with reserves already open. The presentation occurred at SpaceX's McGregor test site in Texas, where the car demonstrated acrobatic maneuvers including hovering and flying over other models.

Limitations

Production start date is 2028; specific price is not indicated. The article does not confirm if the vehicle meets road circuit regulations or is legally road-legal. The 370 km/h top speed and 480 km range are stated by Tesla and Reuters, but the car's actual road legality remains uncertain.

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