One of Tesla’s most fascinating features is its stainless steel body. It provides real durability which was tested during the truck’s debut last night. A sledgehammer hit to the 3-millimeter-thick stainless-steel door left no dent.
Musk also claimed the body is bulletproof, capable of withstanding a 9mm round. Proper certification requires passing a rigorous set of tests designed to mimic real-world firearm situations.
They were also thinking about increasing the thickness to 4 millimeters but decided against it. The 3-mm-thick door panels already weigh 60 pounds each. The additional millimeter of thickness would add 20 pounds of weight per door, although it would have increased the truck’s ballistics protection.
Its performance is also amazing with its 250 miles of range and a 6.5-second 0-60 time in the entry-level, $39,900 model. Those looking for serious performance will upgrade to the top-tier model for $69,900 receive a 14,000-pound tow rating, 500 miles of range, and a 2.9-second sprint to 60.
The company has a history of whiffing on a lot of its big promises. The Cybertruck could go either way, but it’s certainly eye-catching.
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