Tesla Cybertruck took on a Porsche 911 Turbo S in a drag race and accelerated off the line with speed
- Tesla Cybertruck goes head to head with the Porsche 911 Turbo S
- Both are giants in their own automotive categories
- Will spring-loaded, aerodynamic design win over EV torque
Published on Nov 27, 2024 at 3:57 PM (UTC+4)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
Last updated on Nov 28, 2024 at 4:29 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
The 2024 Tesla Cybertruck and the 2024 Porsche 911 Turbo S are giants in their own automotive categories – however this drag race challenge will finally pit the titans against one another.
The Cybertruck has an undisputed advantage in terms of its EV-torque launch.
But the Porsche is spring-loaded with an aerodynamic design.
So, there’s no clear underdog here.
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Tesla Cybertruck versus Porsche 911 Turbo S
Thomas and James of Throttle House, wanted to ‘avenge’ Porsche after Tesla claimed to have beaten a 911 while towing one.
The Cybertruck has the upper hand in terms of impressive wheel torque – however, its exact motor torque remains unclear due to Tesla’s unconventional calculations.
The Cybertruck does 0 to 60mph (0-97km/h) in just 2.6 seconds, which makes it faster than most supercars out there.
What we do know is that it has significantly more power than the 911 Turbo S.
The Porsche 911 Turbo S, meanwhile, is known for its insane acceleration and precision – this makes it a worthy opponent in any race.
The Porsche 911 Turbo S, meanwhile, offers an impressive 640 horsepower and a top track speed of 205mph (330km/h).
The drag race
As the light turns green, the Cybertruck launches quickly off the line, but the light-on-its-wheels 911 Turbo S is quick to overtake.
We’ve already seen the Tesla Cybertruck launching off the line like an F1 car at a stoplight, but it seems to struggle at higher speeds due to a less-then aerodynamic design and difficulty in sustaining speed.
That’s why it’s ultimately the victor.
Both vehicles showcase impressive yet different capabilities that in a rolling race also saw the Porsche taking the lead.
While the Porsche 911 Turbo S excels in racing, the hosts acknowledge that brute towing capability and utility are the forté of the Tesla Cybertruck.
Tesla’s lead engineer recently cleared up one of the most frequently asked questions asked about the Cybertruck and its towing capabilities.
All Supercar Blondie contributors undergo editorial review and fact-checking to ensure accuracy and authority in automotive journalism. After gaining her BA Hons in French and English at the University of Nottingham, Amelia embarked on a vocational diploma from the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ). This led to numerous opportunities, from interning at Vogue to being on the small team that launched Women’s Health magazine in the UK, which was named the PPA Consumer magazine of the year for three years running. As Health, Beauty and Fitness editor, Amelia personally received a Johnson & Johnson Award and was shortlisted for both PPA and BSME titles. Since then, Amelia has created content for numerous titles and brands, including the Telegraph, 111 Skin, Waitrose, Red magazine, Stylist, and Elle, as well as being Head of Content at Vitality and Editor in Chief at INLondon magazine. “My superpower is translating technical jargon about the mechanical workings of a supercar into a relatable story you’ll want to share with your friends after you’ve read it.” After joining the SB Media family as a senior journalist in September of 2023, Amelia’s role has evolved to see her heading up the SEO output of the editorial team. From researching the most ‘Google-able’ key terms to producing evergreen content - it’s been a time of hard work, growth, and success for the editorial team and the Supercar Blondie website. “I like to think of myself as a ‘method journalist’. In other words: I live and breathe whatever I am writing about. When writing about fitness, I trained as a personal trainer, and as a beauty editor, I completed an ‘expert’ in scent diploma with the Fragrance Foundation. “During my tenure at Supercar Blondie, however, I did something I never thought possible: I passed my driving test at the age of 36. One day I’d love to train as a mechanic to better understand what happens under the hood, too. “My sweet spot is providing readers with a ‘takeaway’ (read: something new they didn’t know before) after reading every one of my stories. While I don’t claim to be an expert in the automotive world, I know the experts and bodies in the field to rely on to provide our readers with an informative and thought-provoking story every time they visit the site.”
