The image of the Cybertruck outperforming a Porsche 911 in a drag race while towing a second 911 is undeniably impactful. However, this, along with other elements of the presentation, leans more toward marketing propaganda than a genuine showcase of the Cybertruck’s capabilities.
Comparing the Cybertruck against the 911, a sports car with a 60-year history, may not be the most suitable demonstration. The 911 is not designed for drag racing. If Tesla intended to showcase the Cybertruck’s power against a traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) car built for straight-line speed, it would have been more appropriate to use a Dodge Demon. Additionally, Porsche’s electric vehicle, the Taycan Turbo, would surpass the best Cybertruck model in a drag race. Even the base 911, with a 0-60 time of 4.0 seconds, is not slow, but there are numerous electric vehicles that would outperform it. For instance, the GMC Hummer EV, a vehicle comparable to the Cybertruck but actually available for purchase and not visually unappealing.
To add to this, the Cybertruck’s claimed 0-60 time of 2.9 seconds only applies to the nearly $100,000 tri-motor version. Both the standard and dual-motor trucks would have been defeated by the Porsche in the race, with 0-60 times of 4.5 and 6.5 seconds respectively. On the other hand, if the comparison is between the top-tier models, the 2023 911 Turbo would once again outperform the Tesla.
