Tesla is about to launch a revolutionary new "Flying Version" Roadster sports car

Over the past decade, Elon Musk has not only envisioned highly agile robots and interstellar colonization but has also spent a significant amount of time promoting another ambitious project—the next-generation Roadster. It is this sports electric vehicle that catapulted Tesla to fame. Initially, he hoped this car would become the fastest production car in the world. Later, he claimed it would be "crazier than all the vehicles in the 007 movies combined," even demanding that the car be able to fly.

Musk's constantly changing directives have left Tesla's designers in a years-long predicament, with the vehicle's release date repeatedly postponed. Tesla first showcased the prototype of this model in 2017 and opened reservations. Since then, the company has completely abandoned the original design and started developing a new plan, which has not yet been made public. However, this situation may soon change.

According to three insiders, Tesla is currently planning to unveil a brand new design, possibly as early as this month. The event will feature a carefully choreographed stunt demonstration showcasing the flying capabilities of the limited edition Roadster, which is being developed in collaboration with Musk's rocket company, SpaceX. The demonstration is expected to take place at SpaceX's testing facility in McGregor, Texas.

The three insiders stated that just a few months ago, Tesla's demonstration plan seemed like a scene from a science fiction movie: the vehicle would race up a magnetized roller coaster-like ramp, perform an inverted drive, then right itself and hover in the air. Musk has previously stated that the car's flying capability comes from a cold gas thruster developed in partnership with SpaceX.

However, what Tesla will actually showcase at the event remains uncertain. One insider mentioned that after previewing the demonstration plan to Musk, Tesla postponed the Roadster demonstration schedule and subsequently cut some design elements. Other reports indicate that in recent weeks, Musk has told some Tesla employees that the implementation of this demonstration is very challenging and could encounter unexpected situations, but regardless, the on-site effect will be visually appealing.

It is still unclear whether Tesla will use a live broadcast or play a recorded video. The three insiders noted that due to the risk of eardrum damage, all on-site spectators will need to stand hundreds of yards away from the vehicle. Jin Zaiyu, a professor of aerodynamics and aerospace acoustics at the University of Southampton, explained that cold gas thrusters release high-pressure gas, generating significant noise and vibration. Therefore, the demonstration vehicle will be remotely controlled, and no personnel will be onboard.

Tesla currently needs to boost market confidence. Dragged down by other businesses such as robots and autonomous taxis, Tesla's stock price has fallen nearly a quarter this year, while the Nasdaq index has risen 15% during the same period. The Roadster, as Tesla's first model, holds a special place in the hearts of many loyal fans.

However, this new car is unlikely to make a substantial contribution to Tesla's business. The limited edition model planned for demonstration in Texas cannot legally be driven on the road, and even if its price does not reach millions of dollars, it is likely to be in the hundreds of thousands, making it a very niche product. The ordinary version is also expected to be priced high (the first-generation Roadster was priced around $100,000) An informed source revealed that Tesla has internally discussed launching a program similar to Ferrari's XX project, allowing some core fans to purchase a demonstration model featuring the SpaceX logo. Under this model, owners can drive this track-only vehicle under the supervision of professionals