Tesla Promises Autonomous Stunt Mode and Texas Looping Track for Flying Roadster

Elon Musk stated on October 17 that owners of the new Tesla Roadster will be able to command the vehicle to autonomously perform the aerial stunts demonstrated at its recent unveiling, alongside a planned looping test track at Tesla's Texas headquarters. During the October 15 demonstration outside Waco, the Roadster used an underbody suction fan system to drive upside down up a curved ramp before launching on cold-gas thrusters, flipping in mid-air, and hovering over a moving lineup of a Cybercab, Cybertruck, Semi, Model Y, and Model 3. The vehicle relies on a steer-by-wire yoke system and electric actuators that make fine flight adjustments to its cold-gas thrusters, meaning driver inputs are routed entirely through onboard computers rather than mechanical linkages. Production is planned at Giga Texas in 2027 or 2028, though Tesla notes the vehicle is not approved for public road use and the flying "Rocket" configuration will be restricted to invite-only buyers, with no timeline or specifications disclosed yet for the Texas track or autonomous stunt software. "True. You will be able to ask the Roadster to perform any of the tricks shown autonomously, as it will be sentient. Also, we will have a wild looping track (crazier even than Hot Wheels) at our Texas HQ where you can test out your Roadster." — Elon Musk