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It was November 21, 2019 when we were given our first look at the stainless steel wedge that is the Tesla Cybertruck. Almost exactly four years after its debut, the first round of space-age electric trucks have finally been handed over to their owners. While the due dates have been pushed back countless times, enough to allow competitiors from Rivian, GM, and Ford to get a lengthy head start in deliveries, Tesla's Texas Gigafactory is now churning out the truck that reservation holders have been eagerly waiting for.
The launch event, which was livestreamed on X (otherwise known as Twitter), kicked off with CEO Elon Musk announcing, "You have a car here that experts said would never be made . . . I think it's our best product. Finally, the future will look like the future." Musk continued by saying that it is "a better truck than a truck, and a better sports car than a sports car in the same package."
After all these years, the Cybertruck continues to feature a stainless steel "exoskeleton," which is said to provide more torsional stiffness than a McLaren P1. The truck's build is capable of surviving class 4 hail and a round bullets from a Tommy gun, along with high-power arrows, as demonstrated by a video featuring Joe Rogan. Tesla also insists that the production version is capable of withstanding a hit from a baseball at 70 mph, and while that doesn't exactly equate to the metal ball that notoriously failed four years ago, the baseball that was thrown at today's truck bounced off without a mark.
The Cybertruck is available in three different trims: RWD, AWD, and the range-topping Cyberbeast.
The RWD goes from 0-60 mph in 6.5 seconds before reaching a top speed of 112 mph, and towing capacity is said to be 7,500 pounds. The RWD also has a mediocre 250 miles of range. This model won't arrive until 2025.
Upgrading to the AWD brings the 0-60 mph time down to a quicker 3.9 seconds, and horsepower is rated at 600 hp. You'll get 340 miles of range from this model, though opting for the available range extender will push that estimate to above 470 miles. It's worth noting that the range extender is a small battery mounted on the cargo bed just behind the cab. Charging the AWD model with a Tesla Supercharger replenishes around 136 miles of range in 15 minutes. Curb weight for the AWD is said to be 6603 pounds, and it rides on 20-inch wheels.
At the top of the lineup sits the Cyberbeast, which delivers all the big numbers. It can hit 60 mph from a standstill in just 2.6 seconds when "Beast" mode is enabled, and this same setting rockets the truck to the quarter mile in under 11 seconds. Top speed is capped at 130 mph thanks to an increased power rating of 845 hp. Range dips below the AWD model, but using the optional range extender brings it up to 440 miles. Otherwise, tri-motor trucks last for 320 miles before requiring a full recharge. The top-of-the-line Cyberbeast can regain about 128 miles of range in 15 minutes when hooked up to a Tesla Supercharger.
As for the real truck stuff, the Cyberbeast model claims a towing capacity of up to 11,000 pounds, along with a 2500-pound payload. Curb weight sits at a hefty 6,843 pounds, and the truck's wheels are shod in 35-inch all-terrain tires, though Tesla hasn't said whether these count as standard equipment.
All Cybertrucks have a composite bed that measures six feet long and four feet wide, and it does without a bed liner. With the tailgate down, the Cybertruck can accomodate four-by-eight-foot pieces of plywood. Tesla claims a total of 67 cubic feet of lockable storage throughout the truck.
All models also feature a steer-by-wire system, with a steering ratio that adjusts according to the vehicle's speed. This is accompanied by rear-wheel steering and rear torque vectoring, which is said to allow for a turning circle that's tighter than a Model S.
Elsewhere, the truck's adaptive air suspension can add up to 17.4 inches of additional ground clearance, and the Cybertruck's edgy silhouette makes for a drag coefficient of 0.34.
Stepping inside the truck, Tesla says its acoustic glass blocks out enough sound to make the cabin "as quiet as outer space." There's a gigantic 18.5-inch central touchscreen mounted on the dashboard, which is joined by a 9.4-inch display for the rear occupants.
The Cybertruck's basic vehicle warranty last for four years or 50,000 miles, while battery and drive unit warranties go for eight years or 150,000 miles. This applies to the AWD and Cyberbeast only, as Tesla didn't mention the RWD here.
"Deliveries begin now," Musk proclaimed, as the first string of Cybertrucks drove onstage to be delivered to their owners. The truck's RWD model is priced at $60,990, followed by the AWD at $79,990, while the Cyberbeast starts at $99,990.
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Tesla Has Delivered Its First Batch Of Cybertrucks, Though It Only Took Them Four Years
The truck can withstand a baseball thrown at 70 mph, and it hits 60 mph in just 2.6 seconds.
It was November 21, 2019 when we were given our first look at the stainless steel wedge that is the Tesla Cybertruck. Almost exactly four years after its debut, the first round of space-age electric trucks have finally been handed over to their owners. While the due dates have been pushed back countless times, enough to allow competitiors from Rivian, GM, and Ford to get a lengthy head start in deliveries, Tesla's Texas Gigafactory is now churning out the truck that reservation holders have been eagerly waiting for.
The launch event, which was livestreamed on X (otherwise known as Twitter), kicked off with CEO Elon Musk announcing, "You have a car here that experts said would never be made . . . I think it's our best product. Finally, the future will look like the future." Musk continued by saying that it is "a better truck than a truck, and a better sports car than a sports car in the same package."
After all these years, the Cybertruck continues to feature a stainless steel "exoskeleton," which is said to provide more torsional stiffness than a McLaren P1. The truck's build is capable of surviving class 4 hail and a round bullets from a Tommy gun, along with high-power arrows, as demonstrated by a video featuring Joe Rogan. Tesla also insists that the production version is capable of withstanding a hit from a baseball at 70 mph, and while that doesn't exactly equate to the metal ball that notoriously failed four years ago, the baseball that was thrown at today's truck bounced off without a mark.
The Cybertruck is available in three different trims: RWD, AWD, and the range-topping Cyberbeast.
The RWD goes from 0-60 mph in 6.5 seconds before reaching a top speed of 112 mph, and towing capacity is said to be 7,500 pounds. The RWD also has a mediocre 250 miles of range. This model won't arrive until 2025.
Upgrading to the AWD brings the 0-60 mph time down to a quicker 3.9 seconds, and horsepower is rated at 600 hp. You'll get 340 miles of range from this model, though opting for the available range extender will push that estimate to above 470 miles. It's worth noting that the range extender is a small battery mounted on the cargo bed just behind the cab. Charging the AWD model with a Tesla Supercharger replenishes around 136 miles of range in 15 minutes. Curb weight for the AWD is said to be 6603 pounds, and it rides on 20-inch wheels.
At the top of the lineup sits the Cyberbeast, which delivers all the big numbers. It can hit 60 mph from a standstill in just 2.6 seconds when "Beast" mode is enabled, and this same setting rockets the truck to the quarter mile in under 11 seconds. Top speed is capped at 130 mph thanks to an increased power rating of 845 hp. Range dips below the AWD model, but using the optional range extender brings it up to 440 miles. Otherwise, tri-motor trucks last for 320 miles before requiring a full recharge. The top-of-the-line Cyberbeast can regain about 128 miles of range in 15 minutes when hooked up to a Tesla Supercharger.
As for the real truck stuff, the Cyberbeast model claims a towing capacity of up to 11,000 pounds, along with a 2500-pound payload. Curb weight sits at a hefty 6,843 pounds, and the truck's wheels are shod in 35-inch all-terrain tires, though Tesla hasn't said whether these count as standard equipment.
All Cybertrucks have a composite bed that measures six feet long and four feet wide, and it does without a bed liner. With the tailgate down, the Cybertruck can accomodate four-by-eight-foot pieces of plywood. Tesla claims a total of 67 cubic feet of lockable storage throughout the truck.
All models also feature a steer-by-wire system, with a steering ratio that adjusts according to the vehicle's speed. This is accompanied by rear-wheel steering and rear torque vectoring, which is said to allow for a turning circle that's tighter than a Model S.
Elsewhere, the truck's adaptive air suspension can add up to 17.4 inches of additional ground clearance, and the Cybertruck's edgy silhouette makes for a drag coefficient of 0.34.
Stepping inside the truck, Tesla says its acoustic glass blocks out enough sound to make the cabin "as quiet as outer space." There's a gigantic 18.5-inch central touchscreen mounted on the dashboard, which is joined by a 9.4-inch display for the rear occupants.
The Cybertruck's basic vehicle warranty last for four years or 50,000 miles, while battery and drive unit warranties go for eight years or 150,000 miles. This applies to the AWD and Cyberbeast only, as Tesla didn't mention the RWD here.
"Deliveries begin now," Musk proclaimed, as the first string of Cybertrucks drove onstage to be delivered to their owners. The truck's RWD model is priced at $60,990, followed by the AWD at $79,990, while the Cyberbeast starts at $99,990.
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