GoKawiilTesla's flying Roadster stunt draws scrutiny over hidden hardware gaps
Tesla showcased its Roadster performing a jump and an upside-down landing using cold-gas thrusters and compressed air, part of CEO Elon Musk's pitch that the car can effectively 'fly.' Observers have since questioned whether the demo vehicles were stripped-down props lacking full batteries or the suction-fan system Tesla described, and whether two different cars were used for the two stunts.
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The discrepancies suggest the showcased capabilities may not reflect a vehicle ready for real-world use, raising doubts about how close the Roadster is to a sellable product. Regulatory approval for road or airborne operation remains an open question that the demonstration does not address, and skepticism from outside observers indicates the stunt may have been more theatrical than technically representative.
- Tesla demonstrated a Roadster jumping over vehicles and landing upside-down using thrusters and compressed air.
- Skeptics suspect the demo cars lacked full batteries or suction fans, and may have differed between stunts.
- Regulatory viability and consumer readiness of the 'flying' Roadster remain unresolved.
Source: futurism.com — Frank Landymore, 2026-10-20
Published there as: “Wait, Was Elon’s “Flying Car” Just an Empty Shell?”
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