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Tesla Roadster flies, flips, and hits 60 mph in one second

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The Roadster finally flew

Tesla showed its new Roadster flying, flipping, and driving upside down in Texas.

THE EVENT

Thursday night in Texas

The show took place at a SpaceX test site in McGregor, near Waco.

THE DEMO

Up an upside-down ramp

The car drove up an inverted ramp, spun in the air, and landed on the pavement.

THE DEMO

It jumped five Teslas

The car lifted itself over a Cybercab, Cybertruck, Semi, Model Y, and Model 3.

SPEED

60 mph in one second

Tesla showed the car hitting 60 mph in one second on stage.

HOW

Cold air does the work

Cold-gas thrusters push out compressed air. Fans and suction hold the car down.

TRIMS

Three versions planned

Performance seats two, Thrust seats two, and Rocket seats one.

RANGE

300 miles, over 230 mph

All three trims promise 300 miles of range and a top speed past 230 mph.

PRICE

Reservations open, price not set

Reservations cost $50,000 or $250,000. Tesla named no final price.

THE WAIT

Nine years of delays

Tesla first showed this car in 2017 and promised it for 2020.

NEXT

Production aimed at 2028

Tesla targets 2028. Price, road rules, and delivery dates are still open.

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