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Ford just dropped a tri-motor Mustang Mach-E EV for NASCAR and it looks beastly
electrek ^ | January 31, 2025 | Peter Johnson

Posted on 02/02/2025 3:48:40 PM PST by Red Badger

This electric crossover isn’t just for show. It’s fitted for the race track. Ford’s new Mustang Mach-E EV prototype is upgraded with three electric motors and borrows parts from its current NASCAR Cup Series. Check out the new EV below.

Meet Ford’s new Mustang Mach-E NASCAR EV prototype The Mustang Mach-E NASCAR prototype was unveiled Thursday night during the Ford Performance Season launch.

Ford’s 100% electric racer pulls components from the current NASCAR Cup Series, including a fine-tuned suspension, brakes, steering, and wheels.

The Mustang Mach-E prototype is powered by three electric motors housed in a carbon fiber tub and a 78 kWh battery. Although Ford was light on details, other EV demonstrators, like the SuperVan 4.2, pack 1,400 hp, so you can expect the Mach-E to be in the same ballpark if not more.

Ford’s new Mach-E NASCAR model is the company’s latest EV demonstrator, following the F-150 Lightning-based SuperTruck, SuperVan 4.2, Super Cobra Jet 1800, and others.

Ford Performance will compete with an electric demonstrator at Pikes Peak for the third year. Romain Dumas will drive the Mach-E after setting a new class record in Ford’s SuperVan in 2023.

Ford Mustang Mach-E NASCAR EV demonstrator (Source: Ford Performance)

Last year, he won his fifth King of the Mountain crown. Dumas clinched the win driving the electric F-150 Lightning SuperTruck, his second year winning a title in a Ford Performance EV.

Ford Mustang Mach-E NASCAR EV demonstrator (Source: Ford Performance)

Dumas holds the title for the fastest time up the hill, at 7:57.148, set in 2018 while driving a Volkswagen ID.R. Can Dumas, Driving the upgraded Mach-E, set a new record? Ford is banking on it.

The 103rd Pikes Peak International Hill Climb will take place on June 22, 2025. Stay tuned for more information on the new Mustang Mach-E NASCAR EV demonstrator as it gets closer to the event.

Source: Ford Performance


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1 posted on 02/02/2025 3:48:40 PM PST by Red Badger
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To: Red Badger

Yippie.


2 posted on 02/02/2025 3:49:41 PM PST by BobL
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To: Red Badger

3 posted on 02/02/2025 3:50:38 PM PST by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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To: Red Badger

How’s that pit stop going to work?


4 posted on 02/02/2025 3:50:53 PM PST by grobdriver (The CDC can KMA!)
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To: BobL

Our local Ford dealer has a bunch of these on the lot.

They can’t sell them..............


5 posted on 02/02/2025 3:51:43 PM PST by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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To: grobdriver

Tires, like normal.

Fill-up?, well..........................


6 posted on 02/02/2025 3:52:23 PM PST by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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To: Red Badger

When it said “tri-motor” I envisioned three V-8s in series connected to the same drive shaft.

Three electric motors would be far less of an engineering feat.


7 posted on 02/02/2025 3:52:34 PM PST by E. Pluribus Unum (The worst thing about censorship is █████ ██ ████ ████ ████ █ ███████ ████. FJB.)
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To: Red Badger

Very quiet race.


8 posted on 02/02/2025 3:52:54 PM PST by Libloather (Why do climate change hoax deniers live in mansions on the beach?)
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To: grobdriver

“How’s that pit stop going to work?”

Tesla Superchargers to the rescue!!! Meanwhile racing fans can watch an opera while waiting.


9 posted on 02/02/2025 3:53:36 PM PST by BobL
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To: Red Badger

God forbid an accident and fire.


10 posted on 02/02/2025 3:54:49 PM PST by bleach (Donaldus Magnus 2024-2028 A.D.)
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To: Red Badger

Where is that waitress telling George “Your car is on fire”?


11 posted on 02/02/2025 3:56:43 PM PST by Larry Lucido (Donate! Don't just post clickbait!)
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To: Red Badger

Slot cars were more fun.


12 posted on 02/02/2025 3:57:40 PM PST by bakeneko
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Ford Tri-Motor.......................

13 posted on 02/02/2025 3:57:54 PM PST by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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To: Red Badger

Electric? Electric what, electric radio?


14 posted on 02/02/2025 3:58:36 PM PST by Jyotishi (Seeking the truth, a fact at a time.)
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To: Red Badger
The original Ford Tri Motor


15 posted on 02/02/2025 3:59:59 PM PST by llevrok (Keep buggering on!)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum
Mine:


16 posted on 02/02/2025 4:00:10 PM PST by logi_cal869 (-cynicus the "concern troll" a/o 10/03/2018 /!i!! &@$%&*(@ -)
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To: Red Badger

It doesn’t look like a Mustang. It doesn’t have the Mustang vibe.


17 posted on 02/02/2025 4:00:38 PM PST by ViLaLuz (2 Chronicles 7:14)
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To: Red Badger

One of these took me to Put-In Bay many years ago.


18 posted on 02/02/2025 4:01:09 PM PST by ryderann
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To: Red Badger

“Tires, like normal.”

And industrial-strength jacks.


19 posted on 02/02/2025 4:04:04 PM PST by ryderann
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To: ViLaLuz
It doesn’t look like a Mustang. It doesn’t have the Mustang vibe.

It looks like an NFL turf shoe.

20 posted on 02/02/2025 4:04:38 PM PST by T.B. Yoits
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