Flying Car to be Launched as Soon as 2011 for a Price Under $200K

By Eugene McCormick. Published on 03/18/2009 - 3:20pm


Ever since the cartoon "The Jetsons" first aired people wondered when the first flying car would launch. It may be sooner than you think. Terrafugia, Inc, held a public launch of their flying car and want to launch the vehicle/aircraft sometime around 2011. They say it will be priced at about $193,000.

“This breakthrough changes the world of personal mobility. Travel now becomes a hassle-free integrated land-air experience. It’s what aviation enthusiasts have been striving for since 1918,” says Carl Dietrich, CEO of Terrafugia.

The flying car can drive at highway speeds and can top out at about 115 MPH through the air. Below is the video of the first flight of the aircraft/motor vehicle.

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Submitted by iCar 101 (not verified) on January 27, 2010 - 5:58pm
#1

Have you ever heard about the iCar 101 project ?

iCar 101 ia a roadable aircraft making use of telescopic spinning wings.

More information and photos at www.iCar-101.com

Submitted by Guest (not verified) on July 12, 2010 - 7:12am
#2

Literally.. I bet they are crashing into malls and housing developments within 120 days of the 10th one being sold.

Submitted by Andy (not verified) on October 23, 2010 - 12:54am
#3

This is really a great innovation and that's why the tag price is really quite high. Judging from the picture it looks like it only has the capacity of two person. So it's quite a compact car and plane at the same time. And by looking at the mud flaps, it only has three wheels which is similar to small planes. I wonder if it would be legal to make street road a runaway for this plane car.

Submitted by Jenn (not verified) on January 3, 2011 - 6:14pm
#4

I guess we won't see this type of car on a car donation list anytime soon. I am impressed though that it happened so fast, 2011 is already here, this will be an interesting year for the whole auto industry.