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Tesla Roadster Stunt Sparks Harry Potter Flying Car Comparisons
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News18•16-10-2026, 14:30
Tesla Roadster Stunt Sparks Harry Potter Flying Car Comparisons
- •A redesigned Tesla Roadster performed a stunt involving upside-down driving and brief airborne movement on a ramp at a SpaceX facility in Texas.
- •Elon Musk shared a video of the event on X, declaring that the future features flying cars.
- •Harry Potter fans quickly compared the stunt to the magical flying Ford Anglia used by the Weasleys in the films.
- •The Roadster utilized SpaceX-developed cold-gas thrusters to achieve movements impossible for ordinary cars.
- •Despite the impressive demonstration, the vehicle lacks approval for public roads and faces major legal and safety hurdles.
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During a demonstration on October 15, 2026, at a SpaceX facility in McGregor, Texas, a redesigned Tesla Roadster drove upside down on a curved ramp, made brief airborne movements, and landed safely.
Fans on social media compared the flying stunt to the Weasleys' magical blue Ford Anglia from the film Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.
The vehicle utilized cold-gas thrusters and specialized technology developed in collaboration with SpaceX, using pressurized gas to create thrust for maneuvers ordinary cars cannot perform.
