1,400HP/1,100TQ All-Electric Cobra Jet Prototype from Ford Performance

1,400HP/1,100TQ All-Electric Cobra Jet Prototype from Ford Performance

It won’t hurt your ears and doesn’t use a drop of fuel, but it’s projected to crush the quarter-mile in the low-8-second range at more than 170 mph. For the first time ever, Ford Performance introduces a one-off Mustang Cobra Jet factory drag racer with all-electric propulsion.

The battery-powered Mustang Cobra Jet 1400 prototype is purpose-built and projected to deliver over 1,400 horsepower and over 1,100 ft.-lbs. of instant torque to demonstrate the capabilities of an electric powertrain in one of the most demanding race environments.

“Ford has always used motorsport to demonstrate innovation,” said Dave Pericak, Global Director, Ford Icons. “Electric powertrains give us a completely new kind of performance and the all-electric Cobra Jet 1400 is one example of pushing new technology to the absolute limit. We’re excited to showcase what’s possible in an exciting year when we also have the all-electric Mustang Mach-E joining the Mustang family.”

Following the debut of the all-electric Ford Mustang Mach-E SUV – the first-ever, all-electric Mustang, the Mustang Cobra Jet 1400 prototype represents another opportunity to advance Mustang heritage and performance while simultaneously incorporating some of the most advanced technology coming to Ford’s future powertrains.

Mustang Cobra Jet 1400 also honors the original Cobra Jet that first dominated drag strips in the late 1960s and still is a major force in sportsman drag racing today.

"This project was a challenge for all of us at Ford Performance, but a challenge we loved jumping into,” said Mark Rushbrook, Global Director, Ford Performance Motorsports. “We saw the Cobra Jet 1400 project as an opportunity to start developing electric powertrains in a race car package that we already had a lot of experience with, so we had performance benchmarks we wanted to match and beat right now. This has been a fantastic project to work on, and we hope the first of many coming from our team at Ford Performance Motorsports."

Ford Performance continues to test Cobra Jet 1400 ahead of its world debut later this year at a drag racing event where fans, media and competitors alike will get to meet the race car, as well as see exactly what it’s capable of up on the asphalt.

Before that, catch a sneak peek starting this Sunday, April 26 by watching MotorTrend On Demand’s “Hard Cell”, a showcase of electric vehicles pushing innovation boundaries.

To maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of the project, Ford Performance has teamed up with several capable and specialized suppliers:

• MLe Racecars – Vehicle builder, designer, integrator and tuner
• Watson Engineering – Chassis support and development, roll cage builder
• AEM EV – Software and motor calibration and controls
• Cascadia – Inverter and Motor supplier

 

Sid,
I was speaking to someone else about this car and I made the comment that typically these cars go to existing Ford associated race teams (or at least teams that Ford knows will race them), and it is not easy for just anyone to order one. Is that correct, or can anyone order one of these cars?

E

 

Sid,
I was speaking to someone else about this car and I made the comment that typically these cars go to existing Ford associated race teams (or at least teams that Ford knows will race them), and it is not easy for just anyone to order one. Is that correct, or can anyone order one of these cars?

E

There's a number of unsold 2018s still out there. I'm sure if you have the cash one can be yours.

 

We just talking about these mustangs in the NSFWPics thread!

Honestly, I'm glad it was Ford and not Tesla who built it.

 

Wouldn't have it if you gave it to me. Soulless and boring.

 

So is it inevitable that an electric rail dragster will outrun a top fuel? I hope not

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Inevitable is the right word. Holy flying Carp on hyper-meth, where do I buy one of these???

 

Honestly, I'm glad it was Ford and not Tesla who built it.

I think Chebby came out with an eCOPO Camaro roughly a year ago. It’s not as fast as what Ford is claiming with this, but it’s been out a while. Nobody really cared about it.

 

I think Chebby came out with an eCOPO Camaro roughly a year ago. It’s not as fast as what Ford is claiming with this, but it’s been out a while. Nobody really cared about it.

I guess your right because I never even heard about it.

 

Sid,
I was speaking to someone else about this car and I made the comment that typically these cars go to existing Ford associated race teams (or at least teams that Ford knows will race them), and it is not easy for just anyone to order one. Is that correct, or can anyone order one of these cars?

E

Give me a shout, I can get you one.

 

Give me a shout, I can get you one.

Ha, I am finishing the GT40 now, I think my wife would leave me if I bought a race car now.

E

 

Ha, I am finishing the GT40 now, I think my wife would leave me if I bought a race car now.

E

Or maybe, just "give" it to her! Haha

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Meh, cool?

Now where the **** is the Bronco.

 

I'll miss the rumble of an engine...

But if I could buy an EV track car today that would outperform my ACR, I'd do it in a heartbeat.

I have to agree with you. I was once about as anti-electric Mustang as anyone, but when you see the performance potential, suddenly thoughts change. My brother in Texas was always an American V8 fan, but after he bought his Tesla, his love changed right away. He LOVES the instant torque and quiet thrust. I'm starting to understand why an all-electric Mustang might be a good thing.

 

I think Chebby came out with an eCOPO Camaro roughly a year ago. It’s not as fast as what Ford is claiming with this, but it’s been out a while. Nobody really cared about it.

It was big and GM at 2018 SEMA. Once racing in 2019 it was a non GM car? No one bought it when it was for sale at 500K in september 2019. 700hp and 9 sec for 500K. eCOPO Chevrolet Camaro Fails To Sell At Auction

 

does it really need to do a burnout?

 

I’ve been in my buddy’s Tesla. I couldn’t believe how 1) the tires don’t spin one bit 2) launch is unreal 3) it puts you back in the seat and 4) you’re doing nearly 80 in 6 seconds. I hate to see electric cars, however, they are fast as
sh!t!!


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I don't disagree, but man. I'm REALLY looking forward to coming out of a slow corner and being at full power within a couple of feet, rather than waiting for my V10 to rev up a bit.

I agree! My Viper is wicked but can you imagine having power on demand?

 

I’m going to totally buy into the electric craze...I’m already talking my wife into a Mach E

 

Good Lord....... The future will be electric. And I don't mean the distant future, I mean like in the next 40-50 years.

Once they figure out how to make the battery smaller, longer lasting and lighter u will see them in every car.

In Europe they are already designing and building hi ways with electric inductive charging systems right under the hi way itself.

Here is one that Israel will be completing sooner or later.

You have never driven in the bay area have you? That video is not reality. Nothing goes that smooth with road work. Now could it be done yes. But it would take at least in the bay area a couple years maybe 3 because nothing goes smooth in reality

 

I don't disagree, but man. I'm REALLY looking forward to coming out of a slow corner and being at full power within a couple of feet, rather than waiting for my V10 to rev up a bit.

Sounds like you dont have enough power to scare you yet. Time to spend more money on that v10.

 

Time is moving too fast. Not ready to give up the has power v8 monsters.