Tesla’s new Roadster is making some absolutely outrageous promises. And if there’s one thing Tesla knows how to do, it’s generate headlines with marketing stunts that seem to defy the laws of physics.

But here’s the question: Are these demonstrations actually possible, or are we watching some very creative marketing?

Because there’s a big difference between something that looks incredible on a screen and something that holds up when you apply real-world engineering and physics.

And that’s exactly what we’re going to investigate in the video below.

Today, we’re breaking down three of the wildest claims and demonstrations surrounding the Tesla Roadster.

First, there’s the idea of a car climbing straight up a wall and somehow hanging upside down. Sounds like something out of a superhero movie, right? But could the engineering actually make it possible?

Second, things get even crazier. We’re talking about a car that supposedly flies through the air and performs a kickflip over a row of other vehicles. Yes, a kickflip. In a car.

And third, there’s perhaps the most outrageous performance claim of all: a Tesla Roadster accelerating from zero to 60 miles per hour in less than one second.

Think about that for a moment. Less than one second.

So we’re going to put each of these three stunts under the microscope, examine the physics, explore what the technology would actually require, and separate what’s theoretically possible from what’s just marketing hype.

And to make things interesting, we’re playing a little game called “Legit or Nonsense.”

Three outrageous stunts. Three engineering investigations. And three final verdicts.

Can Tesla actually pull these off, or has the hype finally gone too far?

Let’s find out.