The Ford Mustang Cobra Jet 2200 has just become the new quarter-mile (402-meter) world record holder for electric vehicles. During an NHRA race in Charlotte, USA, the prototype completed the course in just 6.76 seconds, reaching a top speed of 357 km/h. The result marks the fourth consecutive record for Ford Racing.
Weight engineering, extreme power and torque management
To achieve this performance, Ford focused on energy density and also on a drastic reduction in vehicle weight. The bolide delivers 2,200 hp to the wheels, generated by two electric motors.
In addition, the construction utilizes a custom tubular chassis and entirely carbon fiber bodywork. The search for lightness was so extreme that even the vinyl wrap was rethought, resulting in a material 9 kg lighter than the standard.
The biggest technical challenge was to transfer the 185.26 kgfm of torque to the track without destroying the tires or losing control. Unlike most EVs, the Cobra Jet 2200 utilizes a five-speed transmission and a reverse-action clutch (RACC) to manage power delivery. From the “A” column to the rear, the car uses traditional drag racing components, such as cardan shaft and rear differential.
The Ford Racing laboratory
The project is the great culmination of a lineage that began with the 1400 and 1800 prototypes. For Ford, the Cobra Jet 2200 works as a laboratory to understand how batteries and electronic systems behave in an extreme and repetitive scenario. With a focus on weight reduction, safety and powertrain efficiency, the brand consolidates itself as the largest global reference in electrified starts.
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