Musk demonstrates flying Tesla Roadster at SpaceX site, admits it is not safety-optimized

Elon Musk showcased a flying Tesla Roadster at SpaceX’s McGregor test site in Texas, which used SpaceX-borrowed thrusters for flight. The car can exceed 230 mph and reaches 0 to 60 mph in 0.81 seconds, using air tanks that it refills itself. The non-flying Thrust model requires a $250,000 upfront payment, though Tesla has not named a final sticker price for any version. Musk stated the Roadster is “not necessarily a safety-optimized car” and doubted its legality in every jurisdiction, with production slated to begin in 2028.