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Tesla's Roadster 2 Prototype Flies, Kind Of

Wired •
October 16, 2026 • 11:00 AM
• By Condé Nast
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In a blast of showmanship, Elon Musk has unveiled Tesla’s redesigned Roadster 2 , nine years after the luxury sports car was first announced. This version, however, features thrusters that can send it airborne.

Tesla's Roadster 2 Prototype Flies, Kind Of

In a blast of showmanship, Elon Musk has unveiled Tesla’s redesigned Roadster 2 , nine years after the luxury sports car was first announced. This version, however, features thrusters that can send it airborne.

The Federal Aviation Administration will likely have thoughts about the Tesla Roadster 2’s ability to leave the ground.

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