- Ford Racing has created a new, more powerful version of the Mustang Cobra Jet EV; the Cobra Jet 2200.
- The 2200 in the name refers to the 2,200-horsepower output.
- Ford set a quarter-mile time of 6.87 seconds, which is an EV record.
Ford recently made news with some fresh track records. The fast times continue, though, as the Blue Oval brand set another new record—but this one is of the straight-line variety.
There’s a new version of Ford’s electric drag racer. Dubbed the Mustang Cobra Jet 2200, this all-electric beast managed a 6.87-second quarter-mile run. The trap speed was 221 miles per hour.
Say hello to the world’s quickest EV.
The Mustang Cobra Jet 2200 builds upon everything Ford learned with the Cobra Jet 1800. Instead of four heavy motors, the 2200 only needs a pair of electric motors. Despite that, total output increases from 1,800 hp to 2,200 hp. The charging time is shorter, and the overall weight falls a bit lower as well.
Additionally, safety precautions have been improved. The Cobra Jet 220 features an explosive way to cut power. There’s a tiny charge that can be triggered by the driver, track workers, or the race team, which instantly severs the main electrical connection.
The most interesting bit of tech, however, involves the unique clutch and transmission system used to gain traction on launches. According to Hagerty, the Cobra Jet 2200 features a multi-speed transmission and centrifugal clutch. This allows the driver to maintain torque management when launching the car. It then switches to direct drive once it’s ripping down the strip.
Motor1’s Take: This is certainly a heady achievement for an electric vehicle. But it’s not as impressive as what Rimac pulled off with its production-ready Nevera. That EV hypercar managed a quarter-mile run of 7.9 seconds and will go from 0 to 60 mph in just 1.66 seconds. Though, to be fair, you’re equally as unlikely to see either one of these cars in real life anytime soon.
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