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Ford Mustang Mach-E motor to thrust vintage cars into electric future
Transverse-orientated power train electrifies a range of vehicles from modern to vintage cars, trucks and SUVs
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Ford has previewed the future of electrified custom vehicles from this year’s SEMA with the reveal of the all-electric F-100 Eluminator concept — a zero-emissions 1978 F-100 pickup. The F-100 Eluminator has an electric crate motor that customers can now buy online.
The demonstration truck features all-wheel drive via two electric motors packing a powerful 353kW and 860Nm of torque and shared with the 2021 Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition.
“Ford owners have personalised, customised and enhanced their vehicles since the beginning — from changing looks to bringing the power,” said Eric Cin, global director, Vehicle Personalisation, Accessories and Licensing. “Our F-100 Eluminator concept is a preview of how we’re supporting customers as they go all-electric and embrace zero-tailpipe emissions performance, even for our heritage vehicles.”
The all-electric F-100 Eluminator concept, designed and created by Ford Performance, was built in collaboration with MLe Race Cars and sits on a custom chassis by the Roadster Shop. It’s painted in Avalanche Gray with Cerakote Copper accents, while the interior features a billet aluminium dash and avocado-tanned leather upholstery.
It’s fitted with custom 19x10-inch billet aluminium three-piece wheels shod with Michelin Latitude Sport 19-inch high-performance tyres.
Globally, the vehicle performance parts and accessories industry generates about $50bn (R767bn) annually.
Part No. M-9000-MACH-E, the e-crate motor is retailing at $3,900 (about R60,000). It is targeted for builders looking for a transverse-orientated power train to electrify a range of vehicles from modern to vintage cars, trucks and SUVs.