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About four years have passed between the Cybertruck's reveal and the first customer deliveries. Given that, this thing had better tout some big numbers. And it does, but the only way to really prove that is to tow a Porsche 911 along a drag strip, all while beating another one to the finish line. Oddly specific, we know.
In a short clip released to Tesla's official YouTube channel last week, the Cybertruck was shown pulling ahead of a bright green Porsche 911 at the quarter mile mark, with an identical sports car hooked up on a trailer behind it––although some say it was actually an 1/8 mile to ensure the Cybertruck's victory. But regardless, it's an impressive feat.
During the Cybertruck's launch event, Tesla CEO Elon Musk called the Cybertruck the brand's "best product," billing it as "a better truck than a truck, and a better sports car than a sports car in the same package." Considering that the most expensive version churns out 845 hp with a 2.6-second 0-60 mph sprint, all while boasting a towing capacity of up to 11,000 pounds, you'll realize he wasn't making that up. The Cybertruck also delivers up to 470 miles of range, though that's only in AWD form with the optional range extender. Otherwise, expect between 250 and 340 miles, depending on the exact model.
While the Cybertruck appears to excel at a wide range of things, exactly how many of these things will end up in people's driveways? We won't know until more deliveries are made, but Tesla has previously thrown an ambitious estimate of 200,000 units per year. It remains to be seen whether this will come true, though if it ever does, we might be waiting until 2025 when the cheaper RWD variant arrives. That model comes in at around $60,000 (which falls short of the $39,900 price tag promised in 2019), while the more show-offy Cyberbeast costs nearly $100,000.
Image Credits: Tesla
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Dec 9, 2023
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The Tesla Cybertruck Can Beat A Porsche 911 To The Quarter Mile While Towing Another
Name another brand that would pull such a stunt. We'll wait.
About four years have passed between the Cybertruck's reveal and the first customer deliveries. Given that, this thing had better tout some big numbers. And it does, but the only way to really prove that is to tow a Porsche 911 along a drag strip, all while beating another one to the finish line. Oddly specific, we know.
In a short clip released to Tesla's official YouTube channel last week, the Cybertruck was shown pulling ahead of a bright green Porsche 911 at the quarter mile mark, with an identical sports car hooked up on a trailer behind it––although some say it was actually an 1/8 mile to ensure the Cybertruck's victory. But regardless, it's an impressive feat.
During the Cybertruck's launch event, Tesla CEO Elon Musk called the Cybertruck the brand's "best product," billing it as "a better truck than a truck, and a better sports car than a sports car in the same package." Considering that the most expensive version churns out 845 hp with a 2.6-second 0-60 mph sprint, all while boasting a towing capacity of up to 11,000 pounds, you'll realize he wasn't making that up. The Cybertruck also delivers up to 470 miles of range, though that's only in AWD form with the optional range extender. Otherwise, expect between 250 and 340 miles, depending on the exact model.
While the Cybertruck appears to excel at a wide range of things, exactly how many of these things will end up in people's driveways? We won't know until more deliveries are made, but Tesla has previously thrown an ambitious estimate of 200,000 units per year. It remains to be seen whether this will come true, though if it ever does, we might be waiting until 2025 when the cheaper RWD variant arrives. That model comes in at around $60,000 (which falls short of the $39,900 price tag promised in 2019), while the more show-offy Cyberbeast costs nearly $100,000.
Image Credits: Tesla
