Ford Performance and RTR have revealed the
new Mustang Mach-E ‘1400’, a one-of-a-kind racing prototype created to
demonstrate the performance potential of an all-electric vehicle. Ford’s new
wild race car features no less than seven electric motors to produce a peak
1,400 HP; three of those motors are mounted to the front
differential and the other four are attached to the rear in “pancake” style,
with a single driveshaft connecting them to the differentials.
Energy is drawn from a 56.8 kWh battery
pack, made up of nickel manganese cobalt pouch cells for high performance and a
high discharge rate. The battery of the most powerful Mach-E ever is designed
to be cooled during charging via a di-electric coolant, dropping the time
needed between runs.
Ford’s new electric racing prototype is
designed for the track, drag strip, and gymkhana courses thanks to a multitude
of setups available. The carmaker claims the new aero agenda is capable of
producing more than 1,000 kg of downforce at 257 km/h.
The one-off Mustang Mach-E ‘1400’ race car
is based on the production Mach-E chassis but it’s designed to accommodate
different layouts, including rear-wheel-drive, all-wheel-drive and
front-wheel-drive. Drift and track setups come with different front end
configurations, featuring specific control arms and steering changes for
extreme steering angles in drifting.
The new Ford Mustang Mach-E ‘1400’ is set
to debut at a NASCAR race soon and will serve as a testbed for new materials,
including the hood’s organic composite fibers, a lightweight alternative to
carbon fiber.
