Tesla unveiled its long-anticipated Roadster on Thursday during a dramatic event in which the vehicle used compressed-air thrusters to fly off a ramp and perform a midair maneuver.

The vehicle was seen flying, doing flips and reaching 60 mph in under a second.

Tesla unveiled its redesigned $200,000 Roadster on Thursday after years of delays, featuring technology built in collaboration with SpaceX.Tesla CEO Elon Musk says the Roadster’s impact will not affect the company’s finances, claiming it’s a “small potato situation.” SHAWN THEW/EPA/ShutterstockThe newly designed Roadster was seen flying in a video posted to Tesla’s X account. via REUTERSThe car was able to reach 60 mph in less than a second. via REUTERSThe jaw-dropping event showed the Roadster accelerating at a massive speed going up on a curved ramp before it made a complete flip using integrated cold-gas thrusters to fly off and then land safely back on the ground. via REUTERSTesla also said on X after the event, “Today, Roadster presents a new moment in history – the best of the last human-driven cars.” via REUTERS

The jaw-dropping showcase featured the new Roadster accelerating up a massive curved ramp until it was completely upside down before using integrated cold-gas thrusters developed in collaboration with SpaceX, to fly off the ramp, flip in midair and land safely back on the ground.

“Today, Roadster presents a new moment in history – the best of the last human-driven cars,” Tesla wrote on X.