Tesla unveils sports car that can drive upside down, jump through the air with SpaceX thrusters
A car with unusual abilities
The electric sports car is designed to drive while inverted, as well as jump and rotate in the air. Rocket-like thrusters are intended to power those aerial movements.
The vehicle is being developed with SpaceX, Elon Musk’s company. Its reported acceleration is from zero to 97km/h in under one second.
A long-awaited vehicle
Tesla first promised the car in 2017. Its expected arrival is now 2028, according to the report. The new expected date places the vehicle years after its initial promise. The available details describe its planned capabilities but do not explain how the upside-down driving feature works.
Performance claims reported
The car’s ability to drive upside down and perform mid-air manoeuvres sets it apart from a conventional electric sports car. The reported acceleration figure is another prominent performance claim.
No further specifications or details about the vehicle’s price are provided. The report also does not state when production will begin.
Key points
- Tesla’s electric sports car is designed to drive upside down and jump through the air.
- Rocket-like thrusters are intended to help it leap and turn mid-air.
- The car was first promised in 2017 and is now expected in 2028.
- It reportedly reaches 97km/h in less than a second.