NY Auto Show: World's first 'sky-worthy' car

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US company Terrafugia has put on display a prototype car that is licensed to fly as well as drive, at the New York International Auto Show.

It is the first vehicle in the world to have met both the standards of the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) and the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), according to Cliff Allen, Vice President of Sales at Terrafugia.

This makes it the first "street legal aeroplane", he said.

Known as the Transition, the versatile vehicle has two seats, four wheels and retractable wings.

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We were curious to see how it would take off"
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Dr Samuel Schwegart

Engineer, Terrafugia

It is expected to be available next year, with a price tag in the region of $279,000 (£176,300).
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-17626818


I think i would like one of these