Dhaka, Oct. 16 -- Tesla has unveiled a flying version of its Roadster that can take off, perform aerial manoeuvres and land before driving on the ground -- but the flashy vehicle may never be allowed on public streets.

The car, which borrows propulsion technology from Elon Musk's SpaceX rocket programme, was shown off at a launch event where Musk said it would go into production in 2028, according to The Independent.

Despite the spectacle, Tesla's own product page states the flying model is "not approved for public road use".

When an audience member asked during the launch whether the vehicle would be street legal, Musk was equivocal. "It depends on your street, but it will be a viable car," he said, adding that he was "not sure it's n...