In Pictures: Tesla Releases POV Video of Roadster's Mid-Air 'Kickflip' Stunt Over Vehicle Lineup

The next-generation Roadster shares Tesla's charging infrastructure with the Model 3 as the company touts its autonomous stunt technology.

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The Roadster's mid-air barrel roll echoes the tethered flight tests that preceded Tesla's October 15 unveiling stunt.

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Tesla's current lineup, including the Model 3, served as the backdrop for the Roadster's fully inverted jump over the company's vehicles.

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The POV clip offers drivers a cockpit-style view of the prototype's cold-gas thruster launch and rotation.

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Cold-gas thrusters, not the charging cable, provided the lift for the Roadster's headline kickflip maneuver.

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The stunt comes as legacy automakers like Lexus push their own electrified performance concepts.

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Tesla's autonomous prototype performed the jump without a driver aboard, the company said.

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The roughly 30-second video captures the Roadster rotating fully inverted above the Model 3, Model Y, Cybercab, Cybertruck and Tesla Semi.

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The Roadster's gullwing-style theatrics arrive as Tesla seeks to distinguish its flagship from rivals' electric SUVs.

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