Electric vehicles are identified to be fast in a straight line, and one of many quickest is Ford’s Mustang Cobra Jet 1400.
Unveiled in 2020, the electric drag racer packs greater than 1,500 hp on the wheels, or sufficient to set the present report for a full-bodied EV within the quarter-mile with a time of 8.128 seconds at 171.97 mph.
Ford is now out to beat that report with the extra excessive Mustang Super Cobra Jet 1800, which the automaker unveiled on Thursday.
Like the Mustang Cobra Jet 1400, the brand new drag racer relies on the previous-generation Mustang. Both additionally function the identical powertrain format, on this case 4 electric motors on the rear axle, every with its personal inverter.
Ford hasn’t mentioned if there’s any additional energy, however the automaker confirmed a brand new transmission and a redesigned battery that’s lighter than earlier than. Given the ability of the Cobra Jet 1400, it’s potential the Super Cobra Jet 1800 has 1,800 hp or extra on faucet. There’s additionally a revised rear finish that includes improved suspension geometry and bigger Mickey Thompson drag radial tires.
Ford developed the Mustang Super Cobra Jet 1800 with electric racing specialist MLe Racecar, whose co-founder and official take a look at driver, Pat McCue, is ready to drive the automobile in its report try. The crew additionally plans to aim data for the quickest 0-60 mph run by an EV, and the quickest 0-60 mph time by an EV with two-wheel drive.
Ford is working with NHRA organizers to determine methods to introduce electrification to professional drag racing. Given the efficiency already demonstrated by the earlier Mustang Cobra Jet 1400, it looks like solely a matter of time.
The firm isn’t the one automaker exploring electric dragsters. In 2019, Chevrolet’s eCOPO Camaro approached nines in its runs and its efficiency potential was by no means really tapped.
HIGH-RES GALLERY: Ford Mustang Super Cobra Jet 1800
This article was initially printed by Motor Authority, an editorial associate of ClassicCars.com
