Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Friday confirmed plans for a four-engine version of the Cybertruck electric pickup, along with a four-wheel-drive system that would enable rogue terrain control features.
When the Cybertruck was announced in late 2019, a three-engine version was confirmed as the flagship model. But in response to a query on Twitter, Musk said that “initial production” will be a four-engine version “with each wheel’s independent super-responsive torque control.”
Remember, a limited-production Cybertruck hasn’t really been revealed or detailed yet — and its November 2019 offering is in a far-fetched concept form — so there’s a degree of absurdity in changing it. change features for an undefined model.
Initial production will be four engine variants, with extremely responsive, independent torque control on each wheel.
– Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 3, 2021
In another reply on the same thread, Musk added that the Cybertruck will have “both front and rear wheel steering” that will allow it to rotate its own length like a tank or “drive diagonally like a crab”. “.
Both features are similar to what has been promised for other electric trucks. Rivian teased a Tank rotation mode for R1T, while GMC has shown a Crab mode for the Hummer EV that allows the pickup to drive sideways.
All versions of Rivian have more engines, while The flagship version of the Hummer EV there are three. The two-motor powertrain will be added to the cheaper Hummer EV variants, which will begin arriving in 2023.
There will be both front and rear wheels, so it doesn’t just look like a tank – it can drive diagonally like a crab
– Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 3, 2021
Tesla hasn’t released many Cybertruck updates in a long time — not exactly since Musk suggested the production version. maybe a little smaller compared to the 2019 concept, revealing that it will indeed be about the same size as full-size American pickup trucks.
The Cybertruck was beaten to market by R1T and likely won’t arrive before the first Hummer EVs have shipped.
Tesla confirmed in September that production Cybertruck is being delayed to 2022. In the same Twitter thread, Musk promised to “update the product roadmap” during Tesla’s next earnings call. So if it’s the actual specs and features you’re looking for, the Cybertruck might soon be a little more grounded in reality.
