Even though it took Tesla a long time to turn the 2019 Cybertruck Concept into a fully functional vehicle, they finally did it. The first copies of America's most famous electric pickup were shipped last year, and since then, we have learned everything about it.
Everyone with an important word in the car industry has had the opportunity to check it out in person. Thus, from the usual reviews, often with a POV twist, to drag racing, name it, and it has been done. The Tesla Cybertruck also took on a diesel-powered Chevy Silverado in a tug-of-war game about a month ago, in a video that you can watch here.
In terms of performance, you are looking at a decent 6.5 seconds in the base flavor. The rear-wheel drive model has a top speed of 112 mph (180 kph), a 250-mile (402 km) estimated driving range, a 7,500-pound (3,402 kg) towing capacity, and will launch next year.
The mid-spec AWD drops the acceleration time to 4.1 seconds and increases the towing rating to 11,000 lbs (4,990 kg). This model has an estimated driving range of 340 miles (547 km) or just over 470 miles (756 km), should you opt for the range extender.
Last but certainly not least, the Cyberbeast tops the family in terms of performance. It's an all-wheel drive proposal, just like the mid-version, and due to the extra oomph, it can challenge modern-day supercars to a drag race.
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The acceleration is a 2.6-second affair. As for the range, you are looking at 320 miles (515 km) or 440+ miles (708 km) with the optional range extender. The towing capacity is identical to the mid-spec, and the top speed increases from 112 to 130 mph (180-210 kph).
Long before deliveries started, it was reported that the Plaid would top the Tesla Cybertruck lineup. But Cyberbeast is the priciest and fastest version. Thus, we can naturally assume that Tesla will not launch a Plaid version of the Cybertruck, at least not in the near future.
Mind you, such a model already exists, albeit in Fantasy Land. This rendering came from musartwork and portrays the mighty Cybertruck in a Plaid configuration. The digital artist gave it a wide body kit, complete with fender add-ons, new side skirts, a prominent chin spoiler, a new rear diffuser, and a sizeable wing.
The add-ons feature a forged carbon look, and they seem like they would fit in Mansory's portfolio. The whole car has a golden touch, just like the wheels, and sits significantly closer to the ground to the point where it kind of looks like a weird lowrider from a dystopian movie. So, are you a fan of this design? And do you think Tesla should up the ante with a Plaid version of the Cybertruck?
After a series of unfortunate events put an end to Cristian's dream of entering a custom built & tuned old-school Dacia into a rally competition, he moved on to drive press cars and write for a living. He's worked for several automotive online journals and now he's back at autoevolution after his first tour in the mid-2000s. Full profile
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