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Cybertruck vs Porsche Drag Race

Campaign · 2023 · Notable

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Musk’s race repost drew 73.8M X post views; the Porsche won an independent rematch.

Tesla

@Tesla · Nov 30, 2023

Feat of Strength 3: Cyberbeast (0-60 in 2.6s)

33.3K1.2K
Original · Tesla

Everett World

@WorldEverett · Nov 30, 2023

That towing of 911 was such a flex!

7333
Post · @WorldEverett on X
Clip · Engineering Explained on YouTube

Elon Musk

@elonmusk · Nov 30, 2023

Beats a Porsche 911 while towing a 911 https://t.co/4YdS1tKQse

454.6K17.9K
Post · @elonmusk on X
Clip · Engineering Explained on YouTube

𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐬

@BusinessFamous · Nov 30, 2023

I love my cybertruck prototype. Thanks Elon!

7.9K71
Post · @BusinessFamous on X

Wes

@wmorrill3 · Jan 13, 2024

Love the detailed breakdown @jasonfenske13 - well done! One underlying assumption, which is what any reasonable engineer would assume: the video showed was the best run. It was not. But it was the most dramatic finish. So "why didn't we do a full 1/4mi?" The fastest 1/8mi CT

Engineering Explained@jasonfenske13

Let's do the math on Tesla's Cybertruck 1/4-mile claim... Full video 👉 youtu.be/HRYS5VWXZts

2.3K194
Post · @wmorrill3 on X

Trung Phan

@TrungTPhan · Nov 30, 2023

“wait there’s more” is the new “one more thing”

5078
Post · @TrungTPhan on X

Engineering Explained

@jasonfenske13 · Jan 12, 2024

Let's do the math on Tesla's Cybertruck 1/4-mile claim... Full video 👉 youtu.be/HRYS5VWXZts

2.4K150
Post · @jasonfenske13 on X
Clip · Tesla on YouTube
Clip · Tesla on YouTube
Clip · MotorTrend Channel on YouTube
Feat of Strength 3: Cyberbeast (0-60 in 2.6s)
@Tesla on X
@elonmusk I love my cybertruck prototype. Thanks Elon!
@BusinessFamous on X
Cybertruck beats Porsche 911 while towing a 911
Tesla on YouTube
No, Tesla Cybertruck Is *Not* Faster Than Porsche (While Towing)
Engineering Explained on YouTube
Love the detailed breakdown @jasonfenske13 - well done! One underlying assumption, which is what any reasonable engineer would assume: the video showed was the best run. It was not. But it was the…
@wmorrill3 on X
Here's The Proof... Tesla Cybertruck vs Porsche 911 Drag Race
Engineering Explained on YouTube
Cybertruck Delivery Event
Tesla on YouTube
Tesla Cybertruck Vs. Porsche 911 Drag Race Was Pure Spectacle - Jalopnik
Jalopnik

Spread Score

How it works
Reach43Contagion20Breadth60Velocity65Longevity3644

Numbers

Musk repost impressions (live X counter, rounded)
73.8M
As of Oct 14, 2026 · X · Elon Musk on X
Seed to peak
1 day
Nov 30 ’23 to Dec 1 ’23
Platforms
5
Started on X
Origin
Stunt
Auto & mobility

Mechanics

  • Real-world spectaclePrimary
  • Controversy
  • Platform jump
  • Press loop
  • Pairing

How it spread

Trace the origin

Tesla’s towing-race clip spread through Musk’s repost, replies, news and television. Engineering Explained challenged the quarter-mile claim. MotorTrend recreated the race and the Porsche won every quarter-mile run.

Google searchesNov ’23DecJan ’24FebMarAprMayPeakXPressOpen webTVYouTube
XPressOpen webTVYouTube

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Timeline (16)

  1. November 2023

    Tesla seed · Nov 30 ’23

    Tesla published its filmed race, revealing a second Porsche on a trailer behind the Cybertruck.[1][2]

    Feat of Strength 3: Cyberbeast (0-60 in 2.6s)
    Open the first post ↗

  2. Everett World / Trung Phan platform jump · Nov 30 ’23

    Everett World praised the towing reveal, and Trung Phan compared it with Apple’s “one more thing”.[3][4]

  3. Elon Musk owner response · Nov 30 ’23

    Musk reposted Tesla’s clip with the claim that it beat a Porsche while towing another.[5]

Origin
Stunt
Sector
Auto & mobility
Region
US
Musk repost impressions (live X counter, rounded)
73.8M
As of Oct 14, 2026 · X · Elon Musk on X
Evidence
Grade B

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Google searchesNov ’23DecJan ’24FebMarAprMayPeakXPressOpen webTVYouTube
XPressOpen webTVYouTube

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  1. November 2023

    Tesla seed · Nov 30 ’23

    Tesla published its filmed race, revealing a second Porsche on a trailer behind the Cybertruck.[1][2]

    Feat of Strength 3: Cyberbeast (0-60 in 2.6s)
    Open the first post ↗

  2. Everett World / Trung Phan platform jump · Nov 30 ’23

    Everett World praised the towing reveal, and Trung Phan compared it with Apple’s “one more thing”.[3][4]

  3. Elon Musk owner response · Nov 30 ’23

    Musk reposted Tesla’s clip with the claim that it beat a Porsche while towing another.[5]

  1. backlash · Nov 30 ’23

  2. press · Nov 30 ’23

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