The Ultimate Canoe Car?

[Glenn MacGrady]

Folks here like to talk about their vehicles. So, how about the new Tesla Roadster:

"Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveiled a futuristic “flying” car Thursday that can launch itself into the air using rocket-inspired thrusters — and can hit 60 mph in under a second."

"The Roadster can reach a top speed of up to 230 mph and has a battery range of at least 300 miles.

"A zero-to-60 mph speed test was also conducted, with the car clocking 0.81 seconds."

"However, Musk suggested the car might be able to exceed its 230 mph top speed."

“I think you’ve got to crack halfway to the speed of sound — Mach 0.5,” he said . . . ."

"Production will start in 2028 and a “performance” version of the vehicle requires a $50,000 deposit."

"A so-called “Thrust” version that comes with “acceleration thrusters” will require a $250,000 deposit."

It will be Tesla's only non-autonomous vehicle. But Musk didn't say whether it will have roof racks.

Elon Musk’s three-word reaction after unveiling Tesla Roadster flying car that hits 60 mph in under a second

Elon Musk couldn’t hide his delight after unveiling his new Tesla supercar “The Roadster.”

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The full unveiling event can be seen in this video:

 

[Gamma1214]

I like the 230 mph part but even a $50K deposit will seriously cut into my speeding ticket funds so (roof rack or no) I'll probably pass.

 

[Glenn MacGrady]

Given that tomorrow is Evel Knievel Day and to further connect the Tesla Roadster with river crossing, Musk says in the long unveiling video that the flying Roadster will attempt a jump over the Snake River Canyon in Idaho, which Knievel failed to do in 1974 with his "Skycycle", which ended up parachuting into the river.