Ford Mustang Mach-E To Gets Performance Boost Prior To Launch

JUN 30, 2020 at 1:55PM4+

By: Mark Kane

Ford: “The all-electric Mustang Mach-E isn’t a Mustang in name only – and we’ll let the horses do the talking.”

Ford has officially announced today that the final version of the Mustang Mach-E will get slightly higher horsepower and torque than initially estimated.

The increase of up to several percent (already shown two weeks ago) is an additional incentive for the reservation holders to trigger orders, as in the U.S. order banks are open.

• Extended-range all-wheel-drive Mach-E will deliver 346 horsepower/258 kilowatts and 428 lb.-ft. of torque, up from previous estimates of 332 horsepower/240 kilowatts and 417 lb.-ft., right out of the gate – with a targeted 0-60-mph time in the mid-5-second range*
• Extended-range rear-wheel-drive models will produce 290 horsepower/216 kilowatts and 317 lb.-ft., up from 282 horsepower/210 kilowatts and 306 lb.-ft.*
• Standard-range all-wheel-drive models will pump out 266 horsepower/198 kilowatts and 428 lb.-ft., up from 255 horsepower/190 kilowatts and 417 lb.-ft.*
• Standard-range rear-wheel-drive models will deliver 266 horsepower/198 kilowatts and 317 lb.-ft., up from 255 horsepower/190 kilowatts and 306 lb.-ft.*

The * means that the peak performance of the powertrain depends on available peak battery power as usually, at a lower state-of-charge, performance is noticeably limited (mainly acceleration).

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Ron Heiser, Mustang Mach-E chief program engineer said:

“We remain dedicated to delivering on the promise of the Mustang name. These better-than-estimated performance figures show that our team is squeezing every last bit of performance out of this vehicle so that it not only delivers Mustang style but Mustang soul as well.”

Let’s take a look at the latest set of trims on Ford’s website (details for the top of the line GT version will be confirmed “soon”):

Ford Mustang Mach-E launch:

• initial target: late 2020, at least in some markets delayed until early 2021
• several versions and trims, including a limited quantity First Edition and a special GT Performance Edition (Spring 2021)
• $500 refundable reservation deposit

Ford Mustang Mach-E specs (U.S.):

• Range depends version (EPA-estimated):
  SR, RWD: 230 miles (370 km)
  SR, AWD: 210 miles (338 km)
  ER, RWD: 300 miles (483 km)
  ER, AWD: 270 miles (434 km)
  GT with Optional Equipment: 235 miles (378 km)
  * SR (standard range battery), ER (extended range battery)
• Battery capacity:
  SR: 75.7 kWh (288 lithium-ion cells); 68 kWh usable
  ER: 98.8 kWh (376 lithium-ion cells); 88 kWh usable
  * batteries are liquid-cooled
• 0-60 mph acceleration (target):
  SR, RWD: in the low six second range
  SR, AWD: in the mid five second range
  ER, RWD: in the mid six second range
  ER, AWD: in the mid five second range
  GT: in 4 seconds
  GT Performance Edition: in the mid-3-second range
• Powertrain (target):
  SR, RWD: 198 kW/266 HP and  317 lb-ft (up from 190 kW/255 HP and 306 lb.-ft.)
  SR, AWD: 198 kW​/266 HP and 428 lb-ft (up from 190 kW/255 HP and 417 lb.-ft.)
  ER, RWD: 216 kW​/290 HP and 317 lb-ft (up from 210 kW/282 HP and 306 lb.-ft.)
  ER, AWD: 258 kW/346 HP and 428 lb-ft (up from 240 kW/332 HP and 417 lb.-ft. of torque)
  GT: estimated 342 kW/459 HP and 830 Nm (612 lb.-ft.) of torque
  GT Performance Edition: 342 kW/459 HP and 830 Nm (612 lb.-ft.) of torque
• Charging:
  AC charging
  DC fast charging 10-80% in about 38-45 minutes(peak charging rate of 150 kW; 115 kW in entry-level trims)
• Seating: 5
• Cargo Space
  Cargo Space (Behind Rear Seat): 29 cu ft/822 liters,
  Cargo Space (Behind First Row): 59.6 cu ft/1689 liters,
  Front Trunk: 4.8 cu ft/139.5 liter
• Overall length: 186 in, Overall width: 74 in, Overall height: 63 in, Wheelbase: 117 in
• Warranty: 8 years/100,000 miles (160,000 km)

Ford Mustang Mach-E specs (Europe):

• target range of up to 600 km (373 miles) under WLTP regulations
• ER, AWD: targeting 337 PS (248 kW) and 565 Nm of torque
  ER, AWD, Mach-E GT: 465 PS (342 kW) and 830 Nm of torque and 0-to-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in less than 5 seconds
• rear trunk offers 402 litres of space (and with the rear seats down 1,420 litres of space)

Ford Mustang Mach-E U.S. pricing:

• Select – $43,895
• Premium – $50,600
• California RT. 1 – $52,400
• First Edition – $59,900
• GT – $60,500

Gallery: Ford Mustang Mach-E

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