In a highly anticipated showdown, the Tesla Cybertruck faced off against the Porsche 911 in a series of drag races while towing another Porsche 911. The race aimed to settle the debate surrounding the Cybertruck's performance after doubts were raised about the authenticity of Tesla's initial demonstration.

MotorTrend, a renowned motoring publication, stepped in to put the matter to rest by conducting their own tests with the top-tier variant of the Cybertruck, the tri-motor Cyberbeast. The publication's video showcased the intense races between the Cyberbeast and the Porsche 911.

During the first race, spanning the 1/8th mile mark, the electric Cyberbeast emerged victorious, clocking in at an impressive 8.137 seconds, while the Porsche 911 trailed slightly behind with a time of 8.239 seconds. However, in the subsequent races, the Porsche 911 outperformed the Cyberbeast both in the 1/8th mile mark and the full quarter mile.

Despite its initial success, the Cybertruck failed to surpass the Porsche 911 in the quarter-mile races, with the iconic sports car consistently maintaining its lead. The closest the Cybertruck came to the 911 was in the first race, where it finished the quarter mile in 12.749 seconds, just falling short of the 911's time of 12.5 seconds.

This outcome is in contrast to Tesla Cybertruck Lead Engineer Wes Morrill's claims on X, where he stated that the Cybertruck achieved an impressive 7.808-second 1/8-mile run during tests. However, these numbers were not replicated in MotorTrend's tests.

While the Cybertruck fell short in the quarter-mile races against the Porsche 911, it should be noted that Tesla's simulations suggest that the full 1/4 mile race would have been much closer. Nevertheless, the results of MotorTrend's tests indicate that the Porsche 911 maintains its position as the speed champion in this head-to-head matchup.

The Cybertruck's performance during the races, combined with the controversy surrounding Tesla's initial demonstration, has sparked intense discussions among automotive enthusiasts and industry watchers. As both electric and traditional sports cars continue to evolve, these races provide valuable insights into the capabilities of electric vehicles and their performance against established gasoline-powered counterparts.

Watch the thrilling race between the Tesla Cybertruck and the Porsche 911 in the video shared by MotorTrend to witness the intense competition between these two powerful vehicles.