'You Will Get Flying Cars': Elon Musk Hints at Tesla Likely Bringing Next-Gen Roadster Demo With SpaceX Thrusters; Check All Rumours
Tesla is preparing to unveil its long-delayed next-generation Roadster with a SpaceX cold-gas thruster stunt in Texas. The track-only demonstration vehicle highlights deepening collaboration between Tesla and SpaceX, though no official commercial delivery date has been announced for standard reservation holders.
Tesla is reportedly preparing to stage a high-profile demonstration of its long-delayed next-generation Roadster as early as this month at the SpaceX testing site in McGregor, Texas. The event is expected to showcase a specialized, track-only prototype featuring a SpaceX-developed cold-gas thruster package, bringing the supercar closer to public view after nearly a decade of revisions.
As per a Investing.com report, the demonstration vehicle is code-named 'A71' and will be remotely operated with no driver inside, as high-pressure gas thrusters create intense noise levels that require spectators to stay hundreds of yards away. JSW MG Hector Hawk EV Teased; 7-Seater SUV Launch on August 26.
Elon Musk Hints at Tesla Working on Flying Cars
You will get flying cars
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 12, 2026
As per a Teslarati report, CEO Elon Musk recently reignited public speculation about the project on X by writing, "You will get flying cars," in response to a user discussing future technology trends.
As per a Seeking Alpha report, the upcoming special edition vehicle is expected to be a niche, non-street-legal machine priced at hundreds of thousands or potentially millions of dollars, with sales potentially structured through a supervised track program inspired by Ferrari.
Development History and Timeline Delays
The second-generation Roadster was originally unveiled as an all-electric supercar prototype in November 2017, promising rapid acceleration and an extensive driving range. However, the production timeline has faced numerous setbacks, missing multiple internal deadlines while engineers refined the complex integration of rocket technology.
Tesla executives, including Vice President of Vehicle Engineering Lars Moravy and Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen, have recently indicated that development progress is accelerating. Company leadership has described the upcoming technological showcase as a major milestone for the brand's engineering capabilities.
Technical Challenges and Market Impact
Implementing cold-gas thrusters derived from aerospace engineering into an automotive platform presents substantial acoustic, safety, and regulatory hurdles. Because the system generates extreme force and noise, the initial demonstration remains restricted to a controlled track environment rather than public roads. US Courts to Publicly Disclose Government Spyware Usage Frequency; Check More Details.
Market analysts note that while the Roadster serves primarily as a technological showcase rather than a primary revenue generator, the anticipated demonstration has provided a positive catalyst for Tesla shares amid a competitive market climate. Production timelines and commercial availability for standard reservation holders remain unconfirmed.
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