When it comes to performance sports cars, you can't avoid Mustang as a brand born in 1964, which defined the Pony Car subcategory in its own name, and at the same time became the most widely recognized representative of American muscle car with excellent performance. Over the past 60 years, Mustang has gained countless fans with its hardcore strength and wild and free spirit, and has become the dream car of countless sports car fans.
The launch of the 2024 Ford Electric Horse is a blockbuster work of Mustang betting on electric vehicles, and will also create a new chapter in the organic combination of performance sports cars and pure electric vehicles. Thanks to the Mustang strong performance genes, everyone's expectations for the Ford Electric Horse are more focused on what kind of driving ceiling the pure electric model will reach. The mission of giving a pure electric vehicle a gasoline-level driving feel is fitting for the Mustang to fall on its shoulders, and the source of this market expectation is due to its glorious past.
Countless glorious moments have created the legend of the Mustang brand
Back in the 60s of the last century, the U.S. economy entered a period of rapid development, and during the economic boom, people were more receptive to new things, and at the same time more interested in excitement and personalization. In 1964, Mustang was born, and with its excellent performance and tense design, it became an instant hit, becoming the hottest super hit at that time. In 1965, the Mustang Shelby GT350 made its debut at the Pan American ChampionshipsIn 1966, the Ford GT40 overtook Ferrari and topped Le Mans with a top three finishIn 1969, driven by Ford's pursuit of extreme performance and consumer demand, the Mustang began to be equipped with the classic high-displacement and high-horsepower V8 engine, and launched a series of high-performance versions with outstanding performanceIn 1970, the Mustang Boss became the "King of Pony Cars" legend, beating the Chevrolet Camaro, Dodge Challenger and many other competitors.
Many Mustang models have proven their ability on the track in events such as Daytona Finale and SCCA, and off the track, Mustang is also in full swing. Starting from "007: Goldfinger", Mustang became the first sports car to appear in a movie in the history of world cinema, to the well-known Hollywood blockbusters such as "Transformers", "I Am Legend", "Fast and Furious", Mustang has participated in more than 4,500 works, and is a veritable "old actor" in the car industry.
From a performance sports car on the track to a symbol of freedom and wild spirit, Mustang has become an American cultural symbol and has gained countless fans, including the French "Elvis", who drove the Mustang several times to rally racesSinger Katy Perry's title single MV "The One That Got Away" sees Mustang as a spiritual symbol. In the past 60 years, whether it is a performance car enthusiast or a celebrity from all walks of life, you can find the shadow of Dream Car in the Mustang, the strong performance and uninhibited temperament of the Mustang, so that users can get a unique sense of satisfaction in terms of practical attributes and spiritual attributes.
The legendary electric sports SUV awakens the passion for driving in the pure electric era
As the world's largest market for new energy vehicles and a driving center for electrification innovation technology, the Chinese market is one of the most mature markets for electrification development in the world. When new energy models are springing up, people are still eager to have a pure electric performance car with a driving soul in addition to the avant-garde design and comfortable space, and place their driving ambitions.
The arrival of the Ford Electric Horse fills the gap in the fuel-grade driving quality of pure electric models, and from the 2024 Ford Electric Horse unveiled at the Guangzhou Auto Show, we can see the full support given by Mustang to electric models. Ford's dedication to chassis design and tuning has greatly improved the driving experience, with the 2024 Ford Electric Horse accelerating up to 09G, the stability brought by this track gene, can be vividly reflected in the extremely fast splitting;The 2024 Ford Electric Horse also has a nearly 50:50 front and rear suspension weight distribution, and the weight of the whole vehicle and unsprung mass is lighter, bringing a more advanced driving quality.
The accurate and stable output far beyond the same level also comes from the top-level configuration. The 2024 Ford Electric Horse is equipped with Brembo all-aluminum four-piston fixed front wheel calipers as standard, which are more rigid, more balanced braking power and shorter braking distance than ordinary single-piston calipers. The GT version is equipped with "F1 Track Exclusive" Pirelli P Zero tyres as standard, which are proven on the track, with a strong and lightweight structural design, excellent grip and more linear braking power, giving the driver enough confidence.
The Mustang that has been running wild on the "performance road" for 60 years gives the 2024 Ford Electric Horse a differentiated driving experience;For the upgrade of the three-electric system, it also has the leading strength of the same level in the pure electric track. The 2024 Ford Electric Horse GT Edition is equipped with Ford's self-developed electric drive system, with a maximum output of 359kW and a maximum torque of 860Nm65s up to 357s, acceleration and explosiveness are stronger.
At the same time, the new generation of CTP lithium iron phosphate battery pack jointly developed by Ford and CATL will reduce the power consumption of the 2024 Ford Electric Horse to 12 kilometers per 100 kilometers through technological innovation4 degrees, the entry-level model has a range of more than 600 kilometers, taking into account both performance and energy saving. The 2024 Ford Electric Horse Ultra Long Range Edition has a range of 700 kilometers, further reducing range anxiety. In addition, the new BMS battery management system accurately controls the temperature of each cell, and the battery temperature can still have a power retention rate of about 94% at minus 7 degrees, which can calmly face extreme environments.
Today, when intelligence is becoming increasingly important, the 2024 Ford Electric Horse is equipped with the Qualcomm 8155 third-generation Snapdragon cockpit platform, the octa-core chip hardware upgrade, the CPU computing power is increased by 3 times, the GPU computing power is increased by more than 5 times, the computing power is smoother, and the wireless CarPlay function is added to realize the seamless flow of mobile phone car applications and meet the high-end needs of user interaction and entertainment.
It can be seen that the 2024 Ford Electric Horse, with its personalized appearance, intelligent technology, powerful handling performance and driving pleasure, is a legendary electric sports SUV that truly awakens the passion of driving. Throughout Ford's 100-year history, the brand's innovation journey has been driven by the brand's global vision of "empowering everyone to move freely and pursue their dreams." As a sharp arrow shot by Ford into the new energy market, the 2024 Ford Electric Horse will use its unique performance genes to bring users the control and release they can "drive" at will.