Comment by user43928
19 hours ago
I see little need to speculate here.
The obvious explanation would be that this design for the roadster took 8 years to come to fruition for a demo-able prototype.
I also very much doubt the 2028 timeline for delivery, and what the purpose of the Rocket edition is. Perhaps it's just a prestige project.
The non-flying version at least seems usable on a racing track.
The speculation is because it’s such an absurd thing to demo or even aspire to. Nobody wants or needs this. So why do it?
I guess the answer is because it was Musk’s whim and nobody dared say no, which doesn’t bode well for Tesla.
Are you not aware that other auto companies produce concept cars?
Why do anything? Why don't we all live in a joyless, pointless world where nobody does anything on a whim because it doesn't contribute to efficiency and shareholder profits?