Hardcore pony car enthusiasts already bristled at the thought of the Ford Mustang taking the electric route, and will most likely be sulking at home when the Mach-E finally hits dealer showrooms by late 2020.
However, Ford isn’t done trolling fans of the internal combustion engine, ratcheting up the still-unreleased electric crossover’s 459 hp maximum output to jaw-dropping heights with a one-off runner.
Ford Mustang Mach-E 1400: One-Of-A-Kind Prototype | Mustang | Ford Performance
This is the Mach-E 1400 prototype, the result of 10,000 hours spent by Ford Performance and RTR Vehicles working together on bridging the gap between expectation and reality when it comes to electric vehicles. Seven onboard electric motors – three on the front differential and four stacked together at the rear – are powered by an ultra-high-performance 56.8 kWh battery to deliver a peak output of (drumroll) 1,400 hp.
All that smoke and not a combustion engine in sight
Or at least, that’s what Ford hopes to achieve. The company took its cue from the Mustang Cobra Jet 1400 electric drag racer, which boasts the same output. But whereas the Cobra Jet tore through the tarmac at 273 kph in just 8 seconds with 1,491 Nm of torque, the Mach-E 1400 aims to more than double that figure at 3,118 Nm. Your diesel rig doesn’t stand a chance. And that’s not even mentioning the Mach-E’s lighter weight, which is why it has a carbon fiber bodywork capable of generating more than 1,000 kgs. of downforce at 257 kph.
Monster power requires equally monstrous downforce courtesy of the rear wing
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Aerodynamics on the Mach-E 1400 have been optimized for shape and location, with emphasis placed on cooling ducts, front splitter, dive planes, and rear wing. The vehicle is extremely adaptable, optimized for front-wheel, rear-wheel, and all-wheel drivetrains to accomplish a range of missions on the track. Large Brembo brakes similar to the Mustang GT4 race car headline an energy recovery system.
Ford is really throwing down the gauntlet this time
The Mach-E 1400 makes its NASCAR debut soon, but don’t expect it to be for sale. However, it will serve as a testbed for new materials and technologies, which hopefully will make their way to more roadgoing electric Ford vehicles in the future.
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Know more about Ford Mustang 2024
Arguably the most popular vehicle from the Blue Oval company, the Ford Mustang is one powerful coupe that is competing in the market with its sixth-gen model. Ford Mustang 2023 Price Philippines from Php 2,948,000 to Php 7,760,000, depending on the variant. Speaking of variants, the Mustang comes with four variants in the Philippines, namely the 2.3L EcoBoost, 5.0L GT Fastback, 5.0L GT Convertible, and Shelby GT500. The base Mustang uses a 2.3-liter EcoBoost inline-4 engine that makes 310 hp and 475 Nm of torque, while the GT variants are powered by a 5.0-liter Ti-VCT V8 engine that generates 460 hp and 569 Nm of torque. As for the top-spec Shelby GT500, it boasts a 5.2-liter supercharged V8 engine that churns out 760 hp and 847 Nm of torque. Only the Shelby GT500 utilizes a 7-speed Tremec dual-clutch transmission, while the rest offer a 10-speed SelectShift automatic transmission.
In terms of dimensions, this American sports car has a length of 4,788 mm, a width of 2,081 mm, and a height of 1,395 mm. Additionally, it comes with a wheelbase length of 2,721 mm and a ground clearance rated at 137 mm. The Mustang is competing in the local market against the likes of the Chevrolet Camaro, Dodge Challenger, and Nissan 370Z.
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