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Tesla Cybertruck Pricing and Specs

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Re: Tesla Cybertruck Pricing and Specs

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How come the "Cyberbeast" model has the same 11k lbs Towing Capacity as the "All Wheel Drive" version ($30k cheaper)? The Cyberbeast has significantly more Torque at 10,296 lb-ft vs. "All Wheel Drive" at 7,435

Presumably the limit is the hitch, not the drive train. You can put only so much force on a standard-sized chunk of steel.

Re: Tesla Cybertruck Pricing and Specs

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post #8

How come the "Cyberbeast" model has the same 11k lbs Towing Capacity as the "All Wheel Drive" version ($30k cheaper)? The Cyberbeast has significantly more Torque at 10,296 lb-ft vs. "All Wheel Drive" at 7,435

It could be a rating on the frame and hitch that keeps it at that level. Or possibly braking.

Re: Tesla Cybertruck Pricing and Specs

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So the $40K CyberTruck is actually $61,000 and works on the assumption of tax credits being available at the end of 2025, 2 years from now... oh, and we've gone back to the bullshit of "subtracting gas costs from the "probable price"."

Another Elon lie. Four, nearly five years after initial claims - meant to be available in 2021, and 52% more expensive.

"Range: 250 - 500 miles". Another lie. Try 250 - 340. 33% less.

No solar roof.

The brake lights might be tied with the Mini for the worst/least intuitive brake lights in history (the Mini has the left light with the left half of the Union Jack, i.e. looks like a right arrow, and the right light with the right half, looking like a left arrow, while the Cyber Truck actually turns OFF lights on the light bar to signify braking is happening, and turns them ON when no braking is happening).

Re: Tesla Cybertruck Pricing and Specs

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post #8

How come the "Cyberbeast" model has the same 11k lbs Towing Capacity as the "All Wheel Drive" version ($30k cheaper)? The Cyberbeast has significantly more Torque at 10,296 lb-ft vs. "All Wheel Drive" at 7,435

Likely what the frame/towhook attachment is rated for, rather than the motors

Re: Tesla Cybertruck Pricing and Specs

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post #8

How come the "Cyberbeast" model has the same 11k lbs Towing Capacity as the "All Wheel Drive" version ($30k cheaper)? The Cyberbeast has significantly more Torque at 10,296 lb-ft vs. "All Wheel Drive" at 7,435

Without knowing much about towing things, I'd guess it's limited by the brakes. Could also be whatever attaches the tow hitch to the frame.
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