A revolutionary flying car that transforms into an aircraft in under two minutes is nearly ready for take-off — quite literally. The AirCar, developed by Slovakian company KleinVision, has revealed its production prototype, bringing it one step closer to commercial release.
First gaining public attention during The Grand Tour’s Eurocrash episode, the AirCar stunned host Jeremy Clarkson, who called the experience “lost for words.” Since then, the flying car has completed over 170 flight hours across more than 500 take-offs and landings.
Equipped with a new 280-horsepower engine, the AirCar is capable of flying at 120 mph and climbing to altitudes of 15,000 feet. It also boasts an impressive range of 620 miles — further than many commercial electric vehicles. The current model seats two and still resembles a sleek sports car when on the road.
AirCar co-founder Stefan Klein, who began exploring flying car designs in the 1980s, said the goal is to bring the “freedom of flight into the hands of everyday people.” Co-founder Anton Zajac added: “We’re not just witnessing the future of transportation — we’re engineering it.”
The transformation process takes just two minutes, with retractable wings, folding tail surfaces, and even a parachute deployment system built in. However, it requires nearly 1,000 feet of runway to take off, which may pose challenges for home users without access to an airstrip.
Certified as an aircraft in Slovakia in early 2022, the AirCar still needs local road and aviation approvals in each market. The expected price? Somewhere between $500,000 and $1 million.
While a specific release date hasn’t been confirmed, KleinVision says it’s closer than ever to a future where cars really do take flight.
