Marques Brownlee skeptical of Tesla Roadster after flying car reveal
Tech YouTuber MKBHD questioned Tesla's new flying Roadster reveal, doubting its claimed 4000+ lb weight, 380+ mph speed and 2028 shipping target. He also noted that parts of the demonstration would likely not be street legal.
- Brownlee called the Roadster reveal a 'prank' given its 4000+ lb weight and 380+ mph claim
- He doubted any street tire could handle speeds near Mach 0.5
- Parts of the demo, including a ring extending past the bumper, may not be street legal
- In 2019 Brownlee welcomed Musk's idea of a thruster-equipped Roadster
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