Ford builds a 1,400hp electric Mustang drag racer

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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 built some electric Mustang one-offs before, but this one is the most hardcore, with no pretense at being able to drive on the street.
The main reason for the Cobra Jet 1400 is to raise awareness of EVs, which remains appallingly bad in the US.
This strange-looking orange city car is the fastest street-legal electric car you may ever encounter.

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The Enfield’s diminutive size and shape were often a source of mirth, but sitting on bigger wheels, it looks purposeful.

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With two occupants aboard, you get some idea of just how small the Flux Capacitor really is.

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In 2019, Ford and Webasto built this Mustang Lithium for SEMA. It has less power and more torque than the Mustang Cobra Jet 1400.
The Mustang Lithium has a full interior and a six-speed manual transmission and remains street legal.