Ford turns iconic F-100 into an EV
While a lot of Ford’s focus at this year’s SEMA show has been on customising its new and future products, it’s good form to bring a classic or two along, albeit with a twist. That’s exactly what it’s done in the F-100 Eluminator Concept, marrying 1970s style with 2020s all-electric power.
Yes, this is engine swap with a difference, with pistons and petrol making way for crate ‘motors’ from the Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition as well as the high-performance EV’s battery pack. All in it packs over 480PS (353kW) and 859Nm (634lb ft) combined. The concept itself was built in collaboration with MLe Racecars on a custom chassis from Roadster Shop. The cabin features a stunning billet alloy dash by JJR Fabrication.
Far from being a quirky show car, this F-100 is designed to show off what customers could achieve with their Eluminator crate motors. The M-9000-MACH-E e-crate motor is available from vetted Ford parts shops or from Ford online and retails from $3,900. Each motor – the F-100 Concept has two – packs over 281PS (206kW) and 429NM (317lb ft). This is just the start in terms of Ford’s aftermarket electric offerings.
“The fact is, electric performance is fun, and as the industry moves toward electric vehicles, motorsports and the performance aftermarket will too,” said Mark Rushbrook, global director of Ford Performance.
“Just as Ford is committed to leading the electric revolution on the product side, Ford Performance is equally committed to winning on the performance and motorsports front.”
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