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German carmaker Porsche is teaming up with aerospace giant Boeing to build a resplendent flying car a speedy and elegant way for the ultra-wealthy to glide over frustrated peasants stuck in road traffic below.<\/p>\n
Porsche is looking to enhance its scope as a sports car manufacturer by becoming a leading brand for premium mobility, said Porsche exec Detlev von Platen in a press release. In the longer term, this could mean moving into the third dimension of travel.<\/p>\n
According to Boeing NeXt executive Steve Nordlund, the partnership will provide an opportunity to investigate the development of a premium urban air mobility vehicle with a leading automotive brand. Emphasis on premium this isnt going to be an aircraft for the average Joe.<\/p>\n
Fittingly, the renders are gorgeous, with sleek accented lines that seemingly are inspired by Porsches iconic car designs.<\/p>\n
Neither Boeing nor Porsche are the first companies to try for the elusive flying car market.<\/p>\n
Flying car startup Kitty Hawk recently revealed its third vertical take and landing aircraft,featuring a 100 mile range. German flying car maker Volocopter also showed off its air taxi as it took flight over a German city earlier this year.<\/p>\n
READ MORE: Porsche teams up with Boeing to build flying cars for rich people [The Verge]<\/p>\n
More on flying cars: Kitty Hawks Extremely Quiet Flying Car Has a 100-Mile Range<\/p>\n
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