Ford currently holds the world record for the fastest quarter-mile electric car. In 2020, the company Mustang Cobra 1400‘ on a drag track and recorded a time of 8.12 seconds at 171.97 mph. Despite being called the 1400, the Mustang in question had 1,502 hp and Ford decided that wasn’t fast enough. Now the Ford Mustang, 1800 horsepower It returns with its new engine.
What happens to a horse that isn’t fast enough? Yes, this pony went under the knife. Ford engineers decided that the 1,502 hp electric motor wasn’t monstrous enough and sought more power. Model, Ford Mustang Super Cobra Jet 1800 completely overhauled 1,800 horsepower returns with a drag strip missile.
Two electric motors (in tandem) at least according to the company 1,800 hp of power produces. The inverters and motors are essentially the same as the previous setup but the transmission is all new. The battery pack is also new and much lighter. To cope with the increased power, the rear suspension has been improved and the changes are complemented by a larger set of rear tires for more grip.
Ford Performance global director Mark Rushbrook claims that changes to the battery alone have saved hundreds of pounds of weight. Less weight, more speed, bigger tires mean more traction and the new transmission means less power loss – all these changes breaking records with more power was designed for.
Ford Mustang Super Cobra Jet 1800self-determined quarter mile in its previous incarnation will try to break the record. Ford will also seek to set records for the fastest accelerating electric vehicle (from 0 to 60 mph) and the fastest two-wheel drive electric vehicle.