Tesla has unveiled its new and redesigned Roadster - a 'flying car' that can turn in the air and land.
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Developed in collaboration with CEO Elon Musk’s rocket company SpaceX, it's claimed the Roadster can accelerate from zero to 60mph in less than one second and can hit a top speed of over 230 mph.
Tesla demonstrated the two-seater vehicle at a livestreamed event in Texas, showing it driving upside down on a ramp and performing a mid-air flip.
Musk told the crowd, "It can basically fly like a rocket", but admitted it's "not necessarily a safety-optimised car."
It remains unclear how the proposed flying features would work on public roads, or whether they would be legal. Production is set to start in 2028.
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