Марк Рашбрук, директор Ford Performance Motorsports oОдна из наших целей при создании демонстрационных электромобилей Ford Performance - переосмыслить возможности гонок с электрическими силовыми установками. С демонстрационным автомобилем Cobra Jet EV мы сделали это дважды.
Сегодня электромобиль побил мировой рекорд по самому быстрому прохождению четверти мили на полнокузовном дрэг-каре, показав время 7,759 секунды при скорости 180,14 мили в час на зимних национальных соревнованиях Национальной ассоциации хот-родов.
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Super Cobra Jet 1800 разбивает @NHRA рекорд для полнокузовного EV-Drag автомобиля в Помоне с молниеносным прохождением 7.759 на скорости 180.14 миль/ч! ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/ZndIlXvlT9
— Ford Performance (@FordPerformance) 23 марта 2024 года
Это уже второй раз, когда демонстратор Cobra Jet EV вошел в историю NHRA, после своего первоначального рекорда в 8,128 секунды при скорости 171,97 мили в час, установленного в 2021 году.
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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