Dual Motor AWD Cybertruck is insanly fast

[rlhamil]

That’s what I’m asking, have you actually driven both to see the difference? That’s kinda what I’m trying to figure out from this post. It seems like the awd is already dangerously fast so I can’t imagine the beast being much quicker.

Since posting this I’ve actually been trying to find videos of both versions racing and the few I’ve seen has the awd and beast almost tied at the end.

If reserved to suitable circumstances and with adequate reflexes, there's no such thing as dangerously fast.

Circumstances not limited to a track. There are highways with 65, 70, or higher limits. There are some in one of the northwest states with no specific limit (you're expected to take conditions into account), like some of the German Autobahn highways. Many of the interstates were built for 70 or so.

And in at least the NYC/DC corridor +/0 25-50 miles east/west, the flow of traffic when it isn't jammed tends to be 20% above the speed limit, and aggressive (manners return on the Eastern Shore except for beach traffic, and in western Maryland or PA).

Not looking to be road warrior (can still do it, but too tiring), but the power to do it provides a level of confidence - as does the restraint not to overdo it or do it for extended periods of time.

PS haven't tried a launch yet. Will eventually if only once, on a deserted stretch of I-70 or something like that, but no rush. Can't be good for the tires. And as it is, a bit past halfway on the pedal I'd better have all loose objects (like the standalone GPS on the dash with a beanbag mount) secured, or they'll go flying. So I spend most of my time either in the middle mode, or working on a lighter touch in Beast mode.

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[rlhamil]

If reserved to suitable circumstances and with adequate reflexes, there's no such thing as dangerously fast.

Circumstances not limited to a track. There are highways with 65, 70, or higher limits. There are some in one of the northwest states with no specific limit (you're expected to take conditions into account), like some of the German Autobahn highways. Many of the interstates were built for 70 or so; the limitations are not the road itself but conditions, your vehicle and skill, and the marginal average skill of other drivers, not a problem in light highway traffic. CT/CB drivers should remember that although the acceleration is near hypercar level up to even remotely reasonable speeds, the braking isn't.

And in at least the NYC/DC corridor +/0 25-50 miles east/west, the flow of traffic when it isn't jammed tends to be 20% above the speed limit, and aggressive (manners return on the Eastern Shore except for beach traffic, and in western Maryland or PA).

Not looking to be road warrior (can still do it, but too tiring), but the power to do it provides a level of confidence - as does the restraint not to overdo it or do it for extended periods of time.

PS haven't tried a launch yet. Will eventually if only once, on a deserted stretch of I-70 or something like that, but no rush. Can't be good for the tires. And as it is, a bit past halfway on the pedal I'd better have all loose objects (like the standalone GPS on the dash with a beanbag mount) secured, or they'll go flying. So I spend most of my time either in the middle mode, or working on a lighter touch in Beast mode.

 

[wtibbit]

i disagree.

it is high tech, expensive, niche, and for early adopters right now. Funny to see these points debated

Not gonna continue debating as your >3300 posts indicate it’s like wrestling with a pig in the mud, after a while you get tired and realize the pig is having fun.

Enjoy your CT though!?

The ignore button is easy to find and click on anyone's profile. I just ignore the pigs...

 

[Jack27]

In Los Angeles best case you can do is a few launches other then that you’re pretty limited. It’s one of the biggest reasons I passed on the beast , also I don’t tow at the moment so it would of just been a vanity buy for me

 

[SentinelOne]

Kind of pointless to argue awd vs. beast. Everyone votes with their $'s and has their reasons. Be happy with your decision what ever it was!

I have a FS Beast. After waiting 4+ years I was getting the beast no matter what. I drive in custom with power set to beast at all times (except when it's snowing or conserving KW's). I like the power on tap / throttle sensitivity and overall feel (I ride very powerful motorcycles in summer so it's a personality thing), I also live in Northern Colorado where there's lots of opportunities to use the power (towards Wyoming, in mountains, eg lots of minimal to no cars areas). I've never launched in beast mode, I will just to try it out, time it on Dragy, but not a priority. The beast is useful for the haters that line up next to you in their tuned diesels, just a larger margin of victory than AWD and represents the CT well! Nobody needs a beast vs. AWD, nobody needs a CT....we're all fortunate to have the opportunity to own such an awesome truck, enjoy it in what ever flavor you have!

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