Final week rumors hinted that Ford may quickly be opening up order books for its hotter Mach-E GT and GT Efficiency fashions – however now it is official. On Wednesday, the corporate will enable clients to put deposits on each fashions, with the GT beginning at $59,900 and the GT Efficiency asking $64,900. And with that announcement, we now know a bit extra about precisely what these sporty EVs will provide after they hit the road.
The entry level into the Mach-E efficiency portfolio is by the use of the GT mannequin, which presents 480 horsepower (358 kilowatts) and 600 pound-feet (814 Newton-meters) from two permanent-magnetic electrical motors. For the document, that is extra horsepower than provided within the gas-powered Mach 1. All that oomph provides the Mach-E GT a 0-60 time of three.8 seconds (a couple of tenth faster than the GT Coupe), and the twin motors afford it an EPA-estimated vary of 250 miles (402 kilometers).
The Mach-E GT Efficiency mannequin makes use of the identical twin permanent-magnetic electrical motors and comes with the identical 480-hp output, however Ford upped the torque to 634 lb-ft (860 Nm) and slashed its 0-60 time to simply 3.5 seconds. Different efficiency add-ons, like barely larger 385.0-millimeter entrance and 316.0-millimeter rear Brembo brakes, Pirelli summer season tires for additional grip (245/45R20), and a MagneRide suspension much like these discovered on the Mustang GT Efficiency Pack, additional improve the electrical GT Efficiency mannequin’s talents on the monitor.
On prime of that, each the Mach-E GT and GT Efficiency fashions add an Unbridled Lengthen drive mode designed for monitor use. The brand new mode improves traction and stability management, higher balances energy output, and will increase inside noise to make the Mach-E sound extra aggressive. These two variations of the Mach-E may also be the primary to supply Ford’s new BlueCruise Stage 2 hands-free driving tech, which can be accessible as an possibility as a part of the Co-Pilot 360 Lively 2.0 Prep package deal.
Visually, the Mach-E GT and GT Efficiency fashions put on exterior upgrades like 20-inch wheels, a Carbonized Gray grille insert, unique illuminated Pony badges, and a Cyber Orange paint job that you simply will not discover elsewhere within the vary. Inside, the seats will put on a Efficiency Grey ActiveX materials with distinctive metallic stitching. Past the sporty materials, the seat bolstering is way extra substantial, with higher help across the torso and thighs – these are the chairs Ford ought to have put within the Mach-E to start out with.
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“With Mustang Mach-E GT and Mustang Mach-E GT Efficiency Version, we’re pushing the boundaries of what an electrical car can provide,” stated Dave Pericak, car program director. “These Mustang Mach-E fashions not solely give clients the added functionality anticipated from the GT identify, however the responsiveness of their electrical powertrains will guarantee they’ve an exhilarating expertise behind the wheel.”
The Ford Mustang Mach-E GT prices $59,900 earlier than choices whereas the Mach-E GT Efficiency mannequin asks $64,900, and each fashions are eligible for federal tax incentives. Orders will begin in early fall.
