There have been many interesting match-ups in the motoring world. Bike vs car is one of the more popular, as you can see here. But this Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo vs Monster truck is one of the most unlikely.

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Two Unlikely Rivals

A Porsche Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo and a Monster Jam truck don’t seem to have a great deal in common. The German saloon is equipped with dual electric motors, can seat five, has 20-inch wheels, and adjustable air-sprung suspension. A Monster Jam truck is powered by a supercharged V8, it rides on massive 66-inch wheels, it has just one seat and has dual-tube nitrogen-charged hydraulic dampers.

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However, there are similarities between the two. Both are AWD and feature four-wheel steering, both deliver similar performance off the line and possess similar power to weight ratios.

In Their Own Words

What followed was predictably chaotic fun. “I have to be honest, most of the time I couldn’t see Leh,” said Monster Jam driver Linsey Read afterwards. “He had to weave around me, so I had to trust he was staying well away. But from the reactions I’d say he did amazingly well to stay close to me – that Taycan can really shift! Driving a Monster Jam truck is a complete adrenaline rush – and it can really fly, which I was thankful for when I flew over Leh.”

“It was like I was racing against a building,” continued Porsche racer Leh Keen, when he emerged from the Taycan. “The size of the Monster Jam truck is staggering – it looks like it’s hardly trying, but I glanced down and we’re approaching three figure speeds, inside a stadium, on dirt. It’s so agile, given its size, but for obvious reasons I kept well clear! The Taycan was just awesome – it gave me a lot of feedback, found grip when I most needed it and let me also have fun out there. I’m grateful to Linsey for inviting me – now for the re-match I’ve just got to find a race track big enough for her and her truck …”

Check out the Taycan Cross Turismo vs Monster truck in the video below.