Watch The Tesla Cybertruck Beat A Porsche 911 In A Drag Race While Towing A 911

Watch The Tesla Cybertruck Beat A Porsche 911 In A Drag Race While Towing A 911

Watch The Tesla Cybertruck Beat A Porsche 911 In A Drag Race While Towing A 911

Tesla has finally started delivering its new Cybertruck pickup to a select group of employees. CEO Elon Musk also shared some specs for the stainless steel-bodied truck, including its straight-line speed. To demonstrate its capabilities, Tesla released a video of the Cybertruck beating a Porsche 911 in a drag race, all while towing another 911.

The exact distance of the race is unclear, and the specific trim of the Cybertruck in the video is unknown. It’s also uncertain which type of 911 was used for the race, but it appears to be a 992-generation car without side intakes, indicating a Carrera, Carrera S, Carrera T, or Carrera GTS. Based on the color, wheels, and grey mirror caps, it’s likely a 379-hp Carrera T, the least powerful in the lineup.

Following the video, a graphic displayed claimed quarter-mile and 0-60 times of under 11 seconds and 2.6 seconds respectively, matching the most expensive “Cyberbeast” trim on Tesla’s website.

At the event, Tesla’s display boards mentioned a “Beast Mode” for the Cybertruck, which, according to the board, enables the tri-motor drivetrain to produce a maximum 845 horsepower. With a claimed curb weight of 6850 pounds, it seems plausible that a Cybertruck towing a vehicle could outpace a 911 in a straight line, at least momentarily.

While the Cybertruck’s speed is impressive, a selectively filmed and edited video from Tesla may not provide the full picture. It’s possible the company used a Carrera T with a manual gearbox, the slowest combination, to achieve the desired result. Only testing the Cybertruck in the real world will reveal its true abilities.