Ford's Electric Behemoth Crushes Competition With Jaw-Dropping Speed on Iconic Track
It was a weekend that would etch itself into the annals of automotive history, one where the electric prowess of Ford's ambition was on full display, cutting through the air and competition with the stealth of an electric juggernaut. The scene of this electrifying spectacle? None other than the Mount Panorama circuit, a track that has, over the decades, become hallowed ground for motorsport enthusiasts and speed demons alike. This is where Ford's SuperVan 4.2, an electric van so powerful it defies ordinary imagination, shattered existing records, setting a new benchmark for speed, agility, and raw electric power.
The SuperVan 4.2, a marvel of engineering, now holds prestigious titles, becoming the quickest closed-wheel vehicle, electric vehicle, and commercial model to dominate the 3.85-mile course, a circuit known for hosting the legendary Bathurst 500 race. Stunning spectators and competitors alike, the SuperVan clocked an incredible 1 minute and 56.3247 seconds lap time, outpacing its closest rival - a specially modified AMG GT3 championed by Mercedes - by a hair's breadth yet a significant margin in the world of racing where every second, every decimeter counts.
At the helm of this electric leviathan was Romain Dumas, a name synonymous with monumental achievements in the world of motorsport. Dumas, a two-time 24 Hours of Le Mans winner, has a storied history of piloting machines to the edge of their capabilities, breaking records at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, Nürburgring Nordschleife, and the Goodwood Festival of Speed Hillclimb. The SuperVan 4.2 is his latest mount, and with it, he has once again rewritten the record books.
But what fuels this electric titan? Beneath its sleek, aerodynamic design lies a heart of boundless energy, powered by three electric motors - one at the front and two at the rear, together mustering over 1,400 horsepower. This powerhouse is encased in a body that pays homage to the Ford e-Transit Custom, albeit with modifications that speak to its race-bred soul, including a new carbon-fiber front splitter and rear spoiler designed to slice through the air and cling to the track with unyielding force.
Furthermore, the SuperVan 4.2 is no closet exhibitionist. Its global tour de force includes a display at the Adelaide Festival of Speed and an appearance at the Formula One Australian Grand Prix. Behind closed doors, Ford Performance hints at even more thrilling exploits awaiting this electric marvel. "We have more plans for it," reveals Ford Performance spokesperson Jay Ward, "though these remain confidential for the time being. Rest assured, we have some exciting ideas in the pipeline."
Indeed, the Electric Ford SuperVan 4.2 is more than just a van; it is a statement, a bold declaration of the potential that electric power holds in reshaping our perceptions of speed, endurance, and the very future of motorsport. As it continues to break records and challenge conventions, one thing is clear: the SuperVan 4.2 is not just surpassing its competitors; it's rewriting the rules of the game.
In a world eager to embrace sustainable alternatives without sacrificing the thrill of speed, Ford's SuperVan 4.2 emerges not just as a victor on the track, but as a harbinger of an electrifying future, where power, performance, and sustainability race ahead, hand in hand.