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World's first usable flying car to debut at Geneva Motor Show

Thursday, 8 February 2018

It looks like owning a flying car is a little closer to reality - if you have the money to spare.

The PAL-V Liberty is the world's first production flying car and is due to make its first appearance at the Geneva motor show in March.

But it won't be cheap.

The PAL-V Liberty finally goes on sale in 2019, making it the world
The PAL-V Liberty finally goes on sale in 2019, making it the world's first usable flying car.

The starting price for the flying vehicle is US $399,000 (NZ $552,281).

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For just half a million dollars and a couple of licences, you could have this in your driveway.
For just half a million dollars and a couple of licences, you could have this in your driveway.

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Converting from fly to drive mode takes up to 10 minutes, and on the road the PAL-V Liberty makes just 100 hp and can travel up to 100 mph.

in flight mode, it can hit a max speed of 112 mph and has 200 hp.

It can transport up to 2 people, but buyers should have a driving and pilot license.

It is expected the PAL-V Liberty will reach customers in 2019.