Here is the Tesla Cybertruck alongside a competitor that has never been considered a rival: the Porsche 911 Turbo S. The Tesla pickup truck boasts an impressive 845 horsepower and 10,296 pound-feet of torque, all generated by a tri-motor setup.
These three motors are responsible for propelling a massive 6,843 pounds. Additionally, the Cybertruck features Cheetah Launch Control, allowing it to go from 0 to 60 mph in just 2.6 seconds. This certainly puts the Porsche to the test!
On the other hand, the Porsche 911 Turbo S is equipped with a 3.7-liter twin-turbo flat-six engine, producing 640 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque. It weighs significantly less than the Cybertruck, tipping the scales at 3,616 pounds.
You would think that the Cybertruck would have no trouble towing the Porsche on the drag strip, considering its towing capacity of 11,000 pounds. However, the 911 Turbo S proves to be a tough competitor, achieving a 0 to 60 mph time of 2.7 seconds with Launch Control.
The moment of truth arrives as the Cybertruck and the Porsche 911 Turbo S face off. James from Throttle House takes the wheel of the EV, while Thomas commands the Porsche. The race begins, and initially, the Cybertruck takes the lead. However, the Porsche’s twin-turbocharged engine kicks in, causing the Cybertruck to fall behind.
Interestingly, the 911 Turbo S achieves a higher trap speed than the Cybertruck’s top speed of 130 mph.
Next up is a roll race, and the Cybertruck accelerates like a plane taking off. But once again, the Porsche proves its superiority, resulting in another loss for the EV. James mentions the challenge of dealing with drag at speeds above 80 mph.
Prior to the race, James and Thomas had the opportunity to test drive the Cybertruck. They put it through various challenges, including kicking it, slamming a go-kart into it, and even jumping on the tonneau cover. Their aim was to demonstrate the durability of the frunk lid and doors, emphasizing that they are not easily capable of causing harm.
It is worth noting that Tesla did not specify which Porsche 911 variant the Cybertruck competed against in the dragstrip event. It is likely that it was not the Turbo S, and this decision is understandable. Defeating a Porsche 911 Carrera with 380 horsepower, for example, should be a relatively simple task for the Cybertruck.
According to the Source autoevolution.com