SHOCKING behind the scenes footage shows Elon Musk’s flying car exploding into flames during test runs ahead of its successful launch.
The dramatic video was shown during at a SpaceX event in Texas.
In a behind-the-scenes video, the vehicle tests its propulsion in a tall black tower before crashing to the ground in a fiery blaze.
The propulsion rockets were further improved by trial runs in a tower with the vehicle suspended from several ropes.
Alongside the indoor lab runs, footage shows the sports car on a road successfully launching into the air and landing safely using its thrusters.
Other shots included The Roadster driving up a sloped road and hanging upside down.
The video was shown as part of the development stage of The Roadster, which now appears to have perfected its “flying” capabilities.
The two-person sports car can propel itself into the air and land safely.
It can also accelerate from 0 to 60mph in just 0.81 seconds with a top speed of 230mph.
On Thursday, guests were given an in person taste of The Roadster.
In one demonstration, the sports car speeds up an arched ramp before flipping mid-air and deploying air jet boosters to help it glide and safely land.
An unbelievable second stunt saw the sports car leap over a line of flashy Teslas parked side-by-side while rocket boosting through the air.
The impressive leap was around 21ft high but no official altitude has been released or confirmed yet.
Musk, the founder of SpaceX, could hardly hide his excitement as he told guests the next-generation all-electric vehicle “can basically fly like a rocket”, can do “rolls”, and “crazy gymnastics” while it was being showcased.
The 55-year-old tech entrepreneur teased that his new car uses technology from SpaceX rockets and was “better than any James Bond car.”
He said: “Turns out the future does have flying cars.
“We need an audience to prove that it’s not AI or SI.
“So, you guys can tell people that you saw it with your eyes. Because what you see with your eyes, you will not believe.”
The showcase didn’t have a human driver because Musk didn’t want to “kill anyone.”
Spectators at the event watched in amazement at the impressive feats of his new “flying car.”
Spectators at the event watched in amazement at the impressive feats of his new “flying car.”
One guest said: “Elon Musk just made Turbo Boost a reality.
“A bunch of guys my age have been waiting our whole lives for this.”
The guest likened the moment to an iconic scene from the 1980s show “Knight Rider” where Michael Knight, played by David Hasselhoff, pressed the turbo boost button on K.I.T.T’s dashboard.
Production is expected to start in 2028 but no release date has been confirmed.
A “performance” version of the vehicle requires a $50,000 deposit, while the “Thrust” version – that comes with “acceleration thrusters” – will require a $250,000 deposit.
When asked whether the cars would be road legal, the tech mogul said he is unsure on which areas would permit the vehicle.
He said: “You know I’m not necessarily sure it’s legal in all jurisdictions.
“But there will be such a car that someone can own.”
