
Ford’s Mustang Mach-E NASCAR EV prototype has arrived as an innovative blueprint for the future of electric stock car racing. Built on NASCAR’s Next Gen chassis, the prototype integrates modern electric components while maintaining the signature Mustang Mach-E design.
The prototype features three Stard electric motors, with one in the front and two in the rear, delivering 1,360 horsepower in qualifying mode and 816 horsepower in race mode. A 78 kWh battery, cooled by a glycol-based system, ensures optimal power management. Despite weighing 4,000 pounds, engineers have fine-tuned weight distribution to maintain agility on the track.
Key elements from the Cup Series Mustang have been carried over, including 18-inch BBS wheels fitted with custom Goodyear tires optimized for an electric racing environment. The CFD-optimized bodywork mirrors the production Mach-E while enhancing aerodynamics for improved airflow and performance.
The Mustang Mach-E NASCAR EV prototype has undergone extensive testing, with road course runs at Carolina Motorsports Park and oval track sessions at Martinsville Speedway. While there are no official competition plans, Ford is using the prototype to educate NASCAR officials and fans about the potential of electric race cars.
Mark Rushbrook, Global Director of Ford Performance, explains that the initiative aims to push electric competition forward, much like the CobraJet EV in NHRA. Whether NASCAR will fully embrace electric racing remains uncertain, but Ford is undoubtedly accelerating toward the future of motorsports.
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