Veículo elétrico da Ford Performance Mustang Super Cobra Jet 1800 estabelece outro recorde mundial no Pomona National Hot Rod Association Winter Nationals

 Mark Rushbrook, Diretor da Ford Performance Motorsports om dos nossos objetivos com os Demonstradores de Veículos Elétricos da Ford Performance é redefinir o que é possível fazer em corridas com trens de força elétricos. Com o demonstrador Cobra Jet EV, já fizemos isso duas vezes. 

Hoje, o carro elétrico quebrou o recorde mundial de passagem mais rápida em um quarto de milha com um carro de tração com carroceria completa, com um tempo impressionante de 7,759 segundos a 180,14 milhas por hora no National Hot Rod Association Winter Nationals. 

Crédito da imagem: Mídia da Ford Performance Motorsports 

O Super Cobra Jet 1800 quebra o recorde @NHRA recorde para um carro EV-Drag com carroceria completa em Pomona, com uma passagem incrível de 7,759 a 180,14 mph! ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/ZndIlXvlT9

— Ford Performance (@FordPerformance) 23 de março de 2024

 

É a segunda vez que o Cobra Jet EV Demonstrator faz história na NHRA, após seu recorde original de 8,128 segundos a 171,97 milhas por hora, estabelecido em 2021.

Achieving such a feat wasn’t just a matter of pushing a button. It was the culmination of tireless innovation, from slashing the battery system’s weight by over 40% to fine-tuning the suspension geometry to perfection. As Pat McCue puts it, the Super Cobra Jet 1800 stands as a testament to the untapped potential of EVs in motorsport.

Seeing an all-electric Mustang tear down the NHRA strip in under eight seconds was nothing short of awe-inspiring. It’s a clear signal that Ford is not just participating in the electric revolution – we’re leading it, bringing our electric vehicle technology to the pinnacle of competitive racing. Every lesson we learn on the track is a step toward enhancing the performance of our EVs for customers, especially in Ford’s hybrid technology advancement.

The Super Cobra Jet 1800’s journey from concept to record-breaker involved significant upgrades over the previous 1400-horsepower version. Among these were a custom control strategy and a cutting-edge lightweight battery system, born from the collaboration between Ford Performance and MLe Racecars. This beast of a machine runs on a powerhouse setup featuring four PN250DZR inverters and two double-stacked DS-250-115 motor pairings, all optimized for unprecedented launches and performance.

The transformation didn’t stop at the hardware. The dedication to innovation extended to a “blank page” redesign of the battery system, achieving a staggering 30 percent power increase. This leap forward wasn’t just about setting records; it was about reimagining the potential of electric power in motorsports.

As we celebrate this historic achievement, it’s clear that the journey of the Mustang Super Cobra Jet 1800 is far from over. The road ahead for Ford EVs in motorsports is as exciting as it is promising. With each record we break and every barrier we push past, we’re not just racing for the thrill of competition – we’re racing towards a future where the roar of an engine can be as silent as it is powerful.

 

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