White House Jokes About Tesla Flying Car Outpacing GTA 6
BeInCrypto
Share
Summary
The White House recently joked that Tesla’s flying car outpaced GTA 6, sharing a post with Trump in GTA font. Elon Musk said the Roadster could hit over 400 mph, with production in 2028. The crypto market remains volatile, with the fear and greed index showing mixed signals as investors watch for major moves.
The White House cheered the Tesla flying car, joking that America got it before Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) arrived. Hours later, Elon Musk said the Roadster could reach roughly 400 mph.
The jab lands as Rockstar’s long-delayed game heads toward release. However, the car behind the joke is still at least two years away from customers.
Tesla Flying Car Turns Into a GTA Meme
The official account shared a stylized image of President Donald Trump walking past a hovering car, with Marine One overhead. The slogan “Make America Great Again” appears in the game’s signature lettering.
Trump also praised the Tesla demo. Asked by a Fox News reporter, he said he was “very happy for Elon” and called the car “very impressive.” However, he added that he did not know whether people would see him in the car.
The administration has used pop-culture posts before, including Mario and Naruto memes that drew pushback from Japan.
Rockstar has kept its November GTA 6 launch despite years of delays. That made the Tesla flying car an easy punchline for the White House.
Can the Roadster Deliver 400 MPH Before 2028?
Tesla showed the redesigned Roadster at a SpaceX test site in Texas on October 15. Cold-gas thrusters launched the car off a ramp, and it flipped midair before landing.
Tesla also demonstrated a 0-to-60 mph sprint in under one second. At the event, Musk put the top speed of certain versions above 230 mph.
In reply to a post that cited the 230 mph figure, Musk floated a peak above half the speed of sound.
I think we can reach a peak speed of >0.5 Mach or ~400 mph
Still, buyers face a long wait. Production starts in 2028, and Tesla now lists three tiers. The base Performance version takes a $50,000 reservation, while the thruster-equipped Thrust model requires $250,000.
Only the invite-only Rocket version gets the full flight system.
Tesla first showed the Roadster prototype in 2017 and promised deliveries for 2020. By that measure, the Tesla flying car is already eight years late.
Musk also hinted at a possible Tesla SpaceX merger before the reveal. A combined company would put the Tesla flying car next to SpaceX rockets, while the White House has already made it part of its online messaging.
Disclaimer: The information on this page may have been obtained from third parties and does not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of KuCoin. This content is provided for general informational purposes only, without any representation or warranty of any kind, nor shall it be construed as financial or investment advice. KuCoin shall not be liable for any errors or omissions, or for any outcomes resulting from the use of this information.
Investments in digital assets can be risky. Please carefully evaluate the risks of a product and your risk tolerance based on your own financial circumstances. For more information, please refer to our Terms of Use and Risk Disclosure.
