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Tesla Cybertruck’s claim to outdrag Porsche 911 while towing one challenged

Teslarati

Tesla put out a major claim during its Cybertruck unveiling event in late November when it stated that it was able to out-drag race a Porsche 911 while towing the same vehicle. YouTube channel Engineering Explained has challenged the claim, stating that the Cybertruck is not faster than the Porsche, at least not while towing one.

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Tesla electric motor and Porsche 911 meet in sacrilegious perfection

Teslarati

There is a reason why the Porsche 911 is regarded as one of, if not the best, combustion powered car ever created. Changing the Porsche 911’s powerplant — well, that feels almost sacrilegious. Credit: Sacrilege Motors The 911 Cabriolet was equipped with a modified Tesla Model S motor capable of producing 500 horsepower.

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Tesla Model 3 duels the Porsche Taycan Turbo S in track race–with surprising results

Teslarati

The Tesla Model 3 is starting to become a popular vehicle for track enthusiasts in Japan. But this time around, the event also hosted a new, formidable electric car—the 560 KW Porsche Taycan Turbo S. . But this time around, the event also hosted a new, formidable electric car—the 560 KW Porsche Taycan Turbo S. . Credit: JEVRA.

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Porsche’s new 1,092 hp Taycan Turbo GT steals another Tesla record as its fastest vehicle yet

Electrek

The new Porsche Taycan Turbo GT is an all-electric powerhouse. With over 1,000 hp and a 0 to 60 mph in 2.1 seconds, it is the fastest, most powerful road-legal Porsche of all time.

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Rimac/Bugatti CEO explains problems with Tesla Roadster’s under 1 sec 0 to 60 mph

Baua Electric

Mate Rimac, CEO of supercar makers Rimac and Bugatti, has commented on Elon Musk’s claim that the new Tesla Roadster is going to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in less than 1 second with thrusters. Tesla’s next-generation Roadster was first unveiled back in 2017. Can Tesla prove them wrong? He sees some problems with it.

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Audi teases sporty new e-tron GT with Porsche Taycan Turbo power

Baua Electric

Audi’s refreshed e-tron GT is expected to pull upgrades from the new Porsche Taycan Turbo. Like the Porsche Taycan, Audi’s e-tron GT was one of the first EVs in terms of performance and style to be discussed alongside the Tesla Model S. Now, it’s Audi’s turn for a refresh. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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2024 U.S. Electric Cars Listed By 0-60 MPH Acceleration: Quickest To Slowest

InsideEVs

Lucid, Tesla and Porsche are at the forefront, but nothing is really "slow."

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