Ford Efficiency is at it once more. The high-performance unit is teasing its new Ford F-150 Lightning-based EV SuperTruck forward of its official debut. To showcase its skills, Ford’s new electrical SuperTruck will compete within the upcoming Pikes Peak Worldwide Hill Climb.
Primarily based on its best-selling electrical pickup, Ford’s Efficiency staff tweaked the Lightning-based EV SuperTruck to spice up energy and aerodynamics.
Ford says operating check electrical automobiles at Pikes Peak allows it to “push the boundaries of EV powertrains in essentially the most excessive circumstances.” The staff then relays what it learns to enhance Ford’s manufacturing automobiles.
“The performance-minded rolling laboratories” assist EV motor, inverter, and battery pack growth. It’s additionally used for software program calibration and battery cell chemistry.
Pikes Peak Worldwide Hill Climb, or “The Race to the Clouds,” is seen as one of the intense hill climbs on this planet.
The occasion takes place in Colorado and consists of a 12.42 mi (29.99 km) trek uphill with 156 turns. Rivals climb 4,720 ft to succeed in the 14,115 ft summit.
A brand new Ford Lightning-based EV SuperTruck is coming
Ford revealed the primary teaser for its new Lightning-based EV SuperTruck in a brand new video (proven under) Tuesday. Though you may’t see a lot, the efficiency EV is proven carrying a number of efficiency upgrades, together with a large rear wing. You may also see a brand new rear diffuser on the again.
Romain Dumas, carrying the No. 150, will drive the brand new electrical SuperTruck. In 2018, Dumas set a brand new document (7:57.148) driving a Volkswagen ID.R.
This would be the second 12 months Ford has examined a brand new EV at Pikes Peak. Final 12 months, Ford’s 1,400 hp Electrical SuperVan 4.2 (primarily based on the Ford E-Transit) set a brand new class document in 8:47.682.
Ford has proven a number of high-performance EVs just lately, together with the F-150 Lightning Switchgear. The all-electric pickup was “constructed for off-road efficiency” as Ford’s newest EV demonstrator. Ford additionally revealed the Mustang Cobra Jet 1800 and Mustang Mach-E1400.
Hyundai can be seeking to set a brand new document with its IONIQ 5 N competing at Pikes Peak. The occasion takes place June 18 to twenty. The hill climb follows on June 23. Examine again quickly for extra particulars.