PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA, 19 June 2025 – Ford Performance is set to electrify the racing world once again at the 103rd Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on June 22, unleashing its most advanced EV demonstrator yet: the Super Mustang Mach-E. Behind the wheel is none other than Pikes Peak legend and current overall record holder, Romain Dumas, who returns for his third outing with Ford and tenth career climb up the fabled mountain.
Developed in collaboration with STARD (Stohl Advanced Research and Development), the Super Mustang Mach-E is more than a bold design exercise—it’s a high-altitude laboratory on wheels. Purpose-built to conquer the unforgiving 12.42-mile ascent featuring 156 corners and a summit at 14,115 feet, this electric beast represents Ford’s most refined and potent electric demonstrator to date.
Built for the Climb, Designed for the Future
At its core, the Super Mustang Mach-E is powered by three STARD UHP 6-Phase electric motors, producing an eye-watering 1,400+ horsepower. These motors draw from a 50kWh pack of ultra-high-performance Li-polymer NMC pouch cells, delivering massive power at an 799V architecture. In a move critical for performance at altitude, the demonstrator sheds over 260 pounds compared to last year’s F-150 Lightning SuperTruck, while gaining a substantial boost in regenerative braking—now peaking at 710kW.
Performance isn’t just about raw power—it’s about control. The Mustang Mach-E features carbon brakes, forged magnesium wheels, and Pirelli P-Zero tyres, each component engineered to endure the unique strain of the mountain’s tight switchbacks and rapid elevation gain. At 150 mph, the car generates a remarkable 6,900 lbs of downforce, surpassing even the aerodynamically aggressive F-150 Lightning SuperTruck that dominated in 2024.
“This Super Mustang Mach-E demonstrator represents the next stage in our electrification journey—lighter, leaner, just as powerful, and more capable in high-altitude competition,” said Mark Rushbrook, Global Director of Ford Performance. “We’re continuing to push the boundaries of what’s possible with electric vehicles.”
A Testbed for Tomorrow
For Ford, Pikes Peak isn’t just a race; it’s a proving ground. Each demonstrator vehicle serves a dual purpose—competing at the highest levels while stress-testing technologies destined for future production EVs. Insights from battery chemistry, motor control systems, and thermal management strategies are already feeding directly into Ford’s consumer-facing electric lineup.
“Racing is our test bed,” Rushbrook continued. “What we learn here—how power is delivered, how regen performs under stress, how systems handle rapid elevation change—all of it shapes the next generation of Ford EVs.”
The Super Mustang Mach-E will carry race number 310, a symbolic nod to Dumas’ third drive for Ford and tenth career appearance at Pikes Peak. His familiarity with the terrain and unmatched record at the hill climb make him the ideal pilot for this cutting-edge machine.
“After last year’s incredible run with the F-150 Lightning SuperTruck and SuperVan 4.2 before it, I’m honoured to be back with Ford to take on this challenge once again,” said Dumas. “This Mach-E is a different beast, and we’re excited to see what it can do on the mountain.”
Electrifying Legacy
Ford’s electric demonstrator program at Pikes Peak began in 2023 with the SuperVan 4.2, continued with last year’s victorious F-150 Lightning SuperTruck, and now enters its third chapter with the Super Mustang Mach-E. Yet Ford’s connection to the hill goes back more than a century—to 1916, when a Model T first completed the climb.
Today, that spirit lives on through relentless innovation and a commitment to high-performance electrification. Ford’s ongoing partnership with STARD remains central to this mission, advancing not only motorsport, but the broader EV landscape through racing-derived R&D.
As the countdown begins to this year’s event, the Super Mustang Mach-E stands not just as a race car, but as a symbol of Ford’s forward-looking ambition—one that fuses heritage, performance, and electrification at the highest level.
