Ford To Introduce All-electric Mustang Mach-E

Ford To Introduce All-electric Mustang Mach-E

For the first time in 55 years, Ford is expanding the Mustang family with Mustang Mach-E, an all-electric SUV. The move is seen as a bold one for Ford, lending the muscle-car brand name to an electric SUV (a competitor to Tesla's Model Y). Bill Ford, executive chairman, Ford Motor Company. Ford says it brought the Mustang Mach-E to life through a development process concentrated entirely on customer needs and desires. The result, it claims, is a sleek, beautiful SUV that delivers spirited ride and handling, with connected vehicle technology that makes Mach-E even better over time. When it arrives in late 2020, Mustang Mach-E will be available with standard and extended-range battery options with either rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive powered by permanent magnet motors. Equipped with an extended-range battery and rear-wheel drive, Mach-E has a targeted EPA-estimated range of at least 300 miles, Ford says. In extended-range all-wheel-drive configurations, Mach-E is targeting 332 horsepower and 417 lb.-ft.

60 mph than the base Porsche Macan series. Ford also will offer two special performance versions. The GT is targeting 0-60 mph in under 4 seconds, making it faster off the line than a Porsche Macan Turbo3. The GT Performance Edition, meanwhile, is targeting a comparable 0-60 mph in the mid-3-second range to a Porsche 911 GTS.3 Both GT configurations are targeting an estimated 342 kW (459 horsepower) and 830 Nm (612 lb.-ft.) of torque. Hau Thai-Tang, Ford's chief product development and purchasing officer. 500 reservation deposit. A limited First Edition will be available in extended-range all-wheel drive, with red painted brake calipers, metallic pedal covers, contrasting seat stitching and a scuff plate marked First Edition. Mustang Mach-E will be available with Brembo's performance Flexira aluminum calipers, which maintain the functionality of a fixed caliper while being designed with the dimensions of a floating caliper. The GT Performance Edition is equipped with a MagneRide damping system, adaptive suspension technology that lets drivers hug the road while delivering an exciting, comfortable ride, Ford says.

Mustang Mach-E delivers three unique drive experiences - Whisper, Engage and Unbridled - each offering finely tuned driving dynamics packaged with a distinct sensory experience. Features include custom-designed vehicle responsiveness such as sportier steering controls, ambient lighting, sounds tuned for an authentic all-electric experience, and dynamic cluster animations that are tied to driving behavior. When the vehicle launches, a new Mach-E all-wheel drive system will be available that can apply torque independently to the front and rear axles to deliver impressive acceleration and improved handling over the rear-wheel drive model. Ford tuned this system to provide excellent traction on the road, rigorously testing the vehicle in wet and snowy terrain to help control for slippery conditions. Mach-E is the first production vehicle to be tuned by the Ford Performance team utilizing Ford's racing simulator in North Carolina. Ted Cannis, Ford enterprise product line director, global electrification. Darren Palmer, Ford global director for battery electric vehicles.

Using Ford's new all-electric architecture that places batteries inside the underbody, Ford says its engineers and designers were able to create a vehicle that's not only true to Mustang but also maximizes SUV space for five passengers and cargo. Ron Heiser, Ford Mustang Mach-E chief program engineer. Ford maintains the Mach-E is instantly recognizable as a Mustang, thanks to signature elements such as its long, powerful hood, rear haunch design, aggressive headlights and trademark tri-bar taillamps. Clever design and engineering delivers surprising rear seat roominess and ample cargo space. Along with its all-new propulsion system, the Mach-E holds another surprise under its hood - a drainable front trunk storage unit. Providing 4.8 cubic feet of storage space, the front trunk is large enough to comfortably store the equivalent of a carryon luggage bag. And because it's drainable, customers can easily pack it full of ice and keep their favorite beverages cold - perfect for that pre-game tailgate or trip to the beach, Ford says. Mustang Mach-E will be available in both standard-range (75.7 kWh lithium-ion battery) and extended-range (98.8 kWh battery), which has a targeted EPA-estimated range of at least 300 miles in rear-wheel-drive configuration. These advanced batteries feature 288 lithium-ion cells in the standard-range version and 376 lithium-ion cells in the extended-range. Designed for ease of manufacturing, the battery is located on the floor between the vehicle's two axles - and tested at temperatures as extreme as minus 40 degrees Fahrenheit. The batteries are secured inside a waterproof battery case surrounded by crash-absorption protection. They are liquid-cooled to optimize performance in extreme weather and to improve charging times.

The yellow paint was hard to miss, and made the car that much cooler. This 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 was absolutely flawless. A 351 V8 coupled to an automatic transmission provided power. The white interior was unique, and the color was reminiscient of a European sports car. I quite liked this one. It was great convertible weather, and this 1969 Pontiac Le Mans was in its natural habitat. Seeing a Le Mans is refreshing, as they are less common compared to a GTO or a Grand Prix. This one was especially nice in red. Here we have another Mustang, a 1972 Mach 1 in yellow. This generation was the last of the muscle Mustangs, and lasted until 1973. In 1974, the Mustang became the rather unpleasant Mustang II. The 70s weren't kind to muscle cars. Mopars were in short supply at the show, but this little Dodge Dart Swinger didn't dissappoint. It was clean, cool, and simple.