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Vaughn Gittin Jr. Takes Ford CEO Jim Farley For A Ride In The Mustang Mach-E 1400

Regardless of what you think of the name, the Mustang Mach-E has proven to be a solid vehicle out in the real world. Even better, though, was the one-off Mach-E 1400 Ford created as a proof of concept, and in this video, we get to see professional drifter Vaughn Gittin Jr. take Ford CEO Jim Farley out for a spin in it.

The Mustang Mach-E 1400 was built by Ford to show the insane performance potential electric vehicles could have when dialed up to 11. As such, the SUV sports seven electric motors making a combined 1,400 hp (1,419 PS / 1,044 kW), as well as an aero kit that aside from making it look really cool, produces a whopping 2,600 lbs (1,179 kg) of downforce at 160 mph (257 km/h).

Read More: Ford Is Now Building More Electric Mustang Mach-Es Than Gas-Powered Mustangs

The video more than demonstrates the Mach-E 1400’s immense power and roadholding, and while the high-pitched wail from the SUV’s electric motors and straight-cut gears might not be to everyone’s taste, there’s no denying this vehicle’s performance. Unfortunately we don’t get to see any live footage of it drifting, but for those who wanted to see some sideways action, a Facebook post from Gittin Jr. has you covered with some still photos of him and Farley sliding around.

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Watching the video, we couldn’t help but be reminded of the scene from Ford v Ferrari in which Carroll Shelby drove Henry Ford II around in a GT40 prototype so hard it brought him to the point of tears. Although, based on Farley’s ecstatic Twitter post from the event, it seems as though he fared a lot better than Henry Ford II did in the film.

Ford Mustang Mach-E Fights Range Anxiety By Taking On A 12-Foot Rocket

Ford pitted the Mustang Mach-E electric crossover against a rocket to prove that range anxiety is nothing but a misconception.

Part of the brand’s ‘Mustang Mach-E v. Everything’ marketing campaign, which includes a series of five short films that highlight the strengths of the zero-emission crossover, it helps visualize its EPA-estimated autonomy of 300 miles (483 km) in the Extended Range RWD variant.

“Mustang has always been disruptive, and the all-new all-electric Mustang is no different”, said the company’s chief marketing officer, Suzy Deering. “We needed a campaign that brought the spirit of Mustang to life in the most compelling, entertaining way possible. And ‘Mustang Mach-E v. Everything’ does just that.”

Review: 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Is A ‘Stang, Jim, But Not As We Know It

Besides the 12-foot (3.65-meter) rocket, the EV took on gravity in another short film that tested its reaction against a falling chandelier. Its over-the-air updates were also demonstrated in comparison to a mobile pit crew, and its charging time was validated next to a lightning charge generated by a 12-foot Tesla coil. In the last video, dubbed the ‘Mustang Mach-E v. DNA’, Ford proved that it is capable of differentiating between identical twins.

The 2021 Mustang Mach-E range kicks off from $42,895 for the Select model, which has a 230-mile (370-km) range, followed by the Premium, California Route 1, First Edition and GT, which start at $47,000, $49,800, $58,300 and $60,500 respectively. These can travel for an EPA-estimated 300, 305, 270 and 250 miles (483, 491, 435 and 402 km) respectively. The 458 HP dual-motor GT is the fastest variant, with the 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) acceleration taking only 3.8 seconds.

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These Are 10 Interesting Features Of The Ford Mustang Mach-E

The 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E has started to land in the hands of customers in the United States and journalists had the opportunity to check it out.

In this video from Jason at Engineering Explained, we find out about 10 of the EV’s intriguing features. Not everyone will like them, but they do all influence the overall experience of the Mach-E to varying degrees.

One of the cool features that the YouTuber is a big fan of is the keypad located on the B-pillar that allows owners to get inside without the need for a key or their smartphone. Ford first introduced a keypad like this back in 1980 and it remains just as handy today as it was four decades ago. Speaking of the B-pillars, they also house illuminated buttons that are used to open the doors. A small grab handle has also been neatly incorporated just below the button.

Read Also: The Mach-E Is Like No Other Mustang Before, So Why Did It Get That Name?

Another interesting feature of the Mustang Mach-E is its frunk that includes a drain plug, meaning you can load it up with all kinds of stuff without worrying if something spills out – you can just drain it and, if it gets dirty, you can also rinse it out.

Anyone who buys a Mach-E will also get access to a smartphone application that allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle, start it up, and open up the trunk. The app also displays tire pressures.

Those in the market for a Ford Mustang Mach-E can pick one up from $42,985 before EV tax incentives. The entry-level Standard Range RWD variant has a 75.7 kWh battery and has been rated by the EPA at 230 miles (370 km) of range over the combined cycle.

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New Ford Mach-E And F-150 Getting Hands-Free Driving Tech Over The Air In Q3 2021, Subscription Costs $600

Ford is going to offer its latest hands-free driver-assistance system with the new 2021 F-150 and Mustang Mach-E models but there’s a catch.

While customers will get the necessary hardware for the system to work with their new 2021 F-150 or Mustang Mach-E, either as standard equipment or an option on certain trims, Ford’s hands-free driver-assistance system won’t come online until the third quarter of 2021 via an over-the-air software patch.

Read Also: GM’s Super Cruise Crushes Tesla’s Autopilot In CR’s Hands-Free Test

Ford said that the new Active Drive Assist will be standard for the 2021 F-150 Limited and for the 2021 Mustang Mach-E CA Route 1, Premium, and First Edition models.

Here’s how much it will cost you

As for the rest of the F-150’s range, the hands-free driver assistance system will be a $1,595 option while Mustang Mach-E Select buyers can get it as part of the $3,200 Comfort and Technology Package, which also includes a 360-degree camera, heated front seats and a heated steering wheel.

Ford will also offer the hardware for the Active Drive Assist, which includes a forward-facing camera and radar sensors among others, as a separate ‘prep package’ together with the Active Park Assist 2.0 for $895, which includes a $100 early adopter incentive.

Customers will then have to pay $600 for a three-year subscription for the software of the hands-free Active Drive Assist, when that is ready to launch, in which case they’ll receive it via an over-the-air update.

So to sum up, owners of upper level trim cars that already come equipped with the hardware as standard, will pay $600 for the software subscription. Otherwise, owners of lower trim levels will have to pay for the hardware (via options) and an additional $600 for the software.

“In the second half of 2021, new customers will be able to purchase the hardware and software together in the Ford Co-Pilot Active 2.0 package, without the need for an Over-the-Air Update to initiate the feature,” the company said in a statement.

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Ford’s new Active Drive Assist system builds upon the existing adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go function and the Lane Centering and Speed Sign recognition systems. The system will allow drivers to take their hands off the wheel on prequalified sections of divided highways, the so-called ‘Hands-Free Zones’ that make up over 100,000 miles of North American roads.

Ford’s new system also uses an advanced driver-facing camera that will track eye gaze and head position to make sure drivers are paying attention to the road while in Hands-Free mode, as well as when they are using the hands-on Lane Centering mode.

“As breakthroughs in new technology allow us to help reduce the stress of long highway drives, it’s important to make sure these capabilities can be enjoyed by the largest spread of people possible,” said Hau Thai-Tang, chief product platform, and operations officer, Ford Motor Company. “Active Drive Assist can help improve the driving experience while ensuring people remain aware and fully in control, all for a price unmatched by our competitors – a commitment to affordable innovations that has driven us since Henry Ford put the world on wheels.”

Ford expects to sell more than 100,000 F-150 and Mustang Mach-E equipped with Active Drive Assist technology hardware in their first year in the market.

Would Anyone Buy A Ford Mustang Mach-E Off-Roader Like This?

Customer deliveries of the Ford Mustang Mach-E will kick off in the not too distant future heralding a new era for the Mustang nameplate.

The Mustang Mach-E is a very important vehicle for the car manufacturer and spearheads its future range of EVs. While debate continues to rage online about whether or not it should be called a Mustang, we happen to be quite fond of the design that pays tribute to ICE-powered Mustangs while bringing with it a unique EV style.

Read Also: Ford Announces Higher Outputs For The Mustang Mach-E As Order Books Open In The U.S.

The off-road-inspired Mach-E in these renderings from Abimelec Design is an interesting proposition. Immediately making the vehicle stand out are a set of new wheels and massive BF Goodrich mud-terrain tires that would give the EV the grip it needs to hustle its way through some pretty treacherous terrain. To fit these tires, the ride height has also been increased while there are also flared wheel arches at all four corners.

Elsewhere, the designer has rendered a set of three spotlights on the frunk while also covering the headlights in a yellow tint. At the rear, the Mach-E render is more aggressive than the actual EV thanks to a sharp new diffuser and an enlarged spoiler stretching off from the roof.

These renderings come just a week after a mysterious ‘spy video’ of a Mustang Mach-E prototype hit the web. In that video, Ford engineers could be seen drifting the EV around a paved testing facility, leading some to speculate the car could be used by Ken Block in some form.

Note: This rendering is the work of Abimelec Design and is in no way affiliated with nor endorsed by Ford

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