Ford wants the Mach-E last.
After publishing a video of the Ford Mustang MachE GT Performance Edition vehicle, the the MachE Forum team noticed that the trap speed was unusually slow. It turns out that the vehicle’s trap speed was unusually low because it only produces full power for five seconds before the software reduces the output to limit heating.
Five seconds is enough for the Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition’s 3.5-second run of 60 miles per hour (96 km per hour) in just five seconds. It’s not enough time for the quarter mile, which is usually in the 12-second range.
Ford explained that the engine gives out full power for 5 seconds, then it reduces battery power to prevent heating. Ford can guarantee a 70-plus percent battery lifetime for eight years. This is done to ensure long-term battery longevity. “My guess is that the technology will improve, so power,” REVan Evan wrote.
Motor1.com reached Ford to get an official explanation. The company has not yet responded to our inquiry.
The forum members speculate that it may be possible to alter or remove the power reductions as the software controls them. This would likely void the vehicle warranty and reduce the functional life of certain components.
The MachE GT Performance Edition is powered by 480 horsepower (358 Kilowatts). This is the same engine as the regular GT. This variant’s torque is 634 lb-ft (860 Newton-meters), instead of the 600 lb-814 Nm.
The GT’s 88-watt-hour battery is shared by the Performance Edition. Because of the additional performance, the range is 260 miles (434.5 km) rather than the GT’s 325 miles (434.5 km).
The Performance Edition comes with 19-inch Brembo brake discs. The Pirelli summer tires wrap around 20-inch wheels with an Ebony black finish and machined faces.