Internal combustion engine (ICE) performance cars have dominated the tracks for a long time. However, with most car manufacturers introducing electric cars, ICE’s performance future looks bleak. The 2023 Tesla Model S Plaid, 2023 Lucid Air Sapphire, 2023 Pininfarina Battista, and the 2023 Rimac Nevera are epitomes of electric supercars with the best performances.
The Ford Mustang is a muscle car that gearheads have enjoyed on the track. Recently, the Blue Oval debuted an all-electric 1,800 HP Mustang dragster bringing back the Cobra Jet nameplate to life. The drag-only EV muscle car will revolutionize EV drag racing by annihilating its predecessor’s records. It also aims at setting a higher bar for other auto manufacturers to beat. The classic-shaped pony car is not based on the electric Mustang Mach-E. It is a one-off proper drag monster with a full unibody shell.
Mustang Super Cobra Jet 1800 Has Insane Performance
The Ford Mustang Cobra Jet 1800 packs 1800 ponies, as its name suggests. Ford Performance’s mighty EV Mustang drag machine looks to beat its predecessor’s record, the 1400-horsepower Mustang Cobra Jet. Beating the NHRA world record at 8.128 seconds at 171.97 mph for a quarter mile is no joke. However, Ford is not here to joke and waits for the NHRA event to showcase its blistering 1800 horsepower in action later in the year.
The 1800-horsepower EV Mustang means business and hopes to snatch the fastest new full-bodied EV title from zero to 60 mph. Furthermore, it also aims at scooping the crown of the fastest two-wheel drive EV from zero to 60 mph.
The Super Cobra Mustang takes the necessary measure to improve its performance and maintain safety. Although it has its predecessors’ motoring pairs and inverters, it features a revised rear-end setup, new transmission, and a redone battery system to improve efficiency and performance. It also has a larger set of Mickey Thompson drag radials and improved suspension geometry.
The Future Of EV Drag Racing Is Bright
As you might have noticed, electric classes are being added to many motorsports. For instance, there is a Formula E, an electric-only Dakar race, and suggestions for electric NASCAR events, among others. Despite lacking an electric drag race world, it is one of the easiest motorsport to electrify. Ford’s move might also lead to the creation of an EV drag race.
Electric vehicles thrive in straight-line speed and acceleration, which is a perfect definition of a drag race. The Mustang Super Cobra Jet 1800 prototype is the EV missile Ford will use to dip its toes into electric drag racing.
Increased performance comes with some perks for performance enthusiasts. One exhilarating perk is the Mustang Super Cobra Jet’s bigger wheelie at launch which will be a sight to watch in EV drag racing.
“The available room for improvement to go faster” philosophy will challenge automakers to make faster drag vehicles to beat existing and new NHRA world records for zero to 60 mph and quarter-mile times. The EV Drag Race is a motorsport event gearheads should start watching out for.
Will Chevrolet And Dodge Produce An EV Dragster?
Ford’s rivalry with General Motors and Dodge has been in existence for several decades. The three companies have produced muscle cars to go head-to-head against each other, aiming to produce the fastest American muscle car.
Dodge and Chevrolet are looking into producing electric muscle vehicles in their respective plans for electrification. Ford Performance’s move to produce an improved drag machine might challenge Chevrolet and Dodge to follow in their footsteps. Although the two companies have not announced any official information on the same, it is the best move each company can make.
If Chevrolet and Dodge were to produce EV drag performance vehicles, they would target to attain higher numbers. Needless to say, with such expectations, the future of EV drag racing looks bright. Moreover, it kills the speculations that drag racing would die with the death of ICE performance cars.
This 1800-HP Ford Mustang Is A Work Of Passionate Partnership
Ford Performance partnered with the best firms to achieve its dreams. Despite making the NHRA world EV quarter mile records, Ford’s engineers did not sit to enjoy the win. They went back to work to find ways of improving their performance to achieve even better numbers.
Partnering with MLe Racecars and AEM-EV was the American manufacturer’s best decision. It is evident in its Mustang EV dragster. The EV rocket runs on MLe Racecars rear, and its Ford Performance software run on AEM-EV hardware. Together, they made the necessary improvements to reduce the weight and increase the horsepower of the Cobra Jet 1400 to produce the aggressive Super Cobra Jet 1800. Impressively, MLe Racecar’s co-founder Pat McCue will be behind the wheel at the NHRA event.
