Tesla took the opportunity to present the Cybertruck’s remarkable capabilities, including its bulletproofing, towing, and speed, at the recent Delivery Event.
As shown in Tesla’s “Feat of Strength 3: Cyberbeast (0-60 in 2.6s)” video, the Cybertruck outperformed the gas-powered Porsche 911 in a drag race.
Tesla Cybertruck performance
The Tesla Cybertruck successfully beat the Porsche 911 Carrera in a quarter-mile drag race in less than 11 seconds.
This feat may not be remarkable for most Tesla fans, considering the brand’s reputation for delivering unprecedented straight-line performance.
In a surprising turn of events, Tesla Chief Elon Musk revealed that the Cybertruck was actually towing an extra 911 on a trailer during the drag race. It gave a significant edge to the competing Porsche 911 Carrera, but Tesla’s all-electric pickup still prevailed.
Cybertruck’s advantage
According to Jalopnik, the drag race between the Cybertruck and the 911 Carrera sports car was heavily one-sided even before it started.
The entry-level Carrera apparently generates a maximum power of 379 horsepower with an acceleration from 0-60 mph in four seconds. In comparison, the Cyberbeast claims to have 845 horsepower and an acceleration time of 0-60 mph in just 2.6 seconds.
The Cyberbeast also boasts a whopping 11,000 pounds of towing capacity, enabling it to easily pull another Porsche 911 Carrera.
That said, the Feat of Strength 3 may not seem like an actual contest between the two models. It is more like a level of performance that customers can buy for $99,990 before tax credits and incentives.
Tesla Cybertruck’s key specs
| Tesla Cybertruck | Rear-Wheel Drive | All-Wheel Drive | CyberBeast |
| Price | $60,990 | $79,990 | $99,990 |
| Range | 250 miles | 340 miles | 320 miles |
| Range with extender??? | Not mentioned | 470+ miles | 440+ miles |
| Acceleration 0-60 mph | 6.5 sec | 3.9 sec | 2.6 sec |
| Top speed | 112 mph | 112 mph | 130 mph |
| Power | – | 600 hp | 845 hp |
| Torque | – | 7,435 pound-feet | 10,296 lb-ft |
| Towing capacity | – | Up to 11,000 lbs | Up to 11,000 lbs |
| Payload | – | Up to 2,500 lbs | Up to 2,500 lbs |
Cybertruck’s victory was undoubtedly remarkable on the spur of the moment. However, it must be noted that the drag race was just one of Tesla’s stunts to stimulate demand and interest for the Cybertruck. Apart from its fast acceleration, the Cybertruck also highlighted its bulletproofing quality to .45 caliber & 9-millimeter rounds.
