Ford Super Mustang Mach-E returns to Pikes Peak International Hill Climb

As in previous years, another edition of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC) - a time-trial event held in the United States - is approaching, and Ford is set to return once again.

Having entered an electric “supervan” in 2023 and a “super pickup” in 2024, the Blue Oval will tackle the “Race to the Clouds” with another fully electric contender: the Super Mustang Mach-E, which draws inspiration from the production Ford Mach-E.

What has changed on the Super Mustang Mach-E

Although the Mustang Mach-E provided the starting point, very little of the original remains. Apart from the name, only the headlights at either end have been retained, sharing the same light signature.

Visually, it differs markedly from the F-150 Lightning SuperTruck. The Super Mustang Mach-E sits lower than the vehicles used in the previous editions and features a splitter that is almost as large as its rear wing, which uses a swan-neck mounting arrangement.

Super Mustang Mach-E aerodynamics

Other notable features include an enormous rear diffuser, pronounced side skirts and a front bumper with a large central opening.

Ford says these aerodynamic components allow the electric model to generate 2779 kg of downforce - 58 kg more than the Ford F-150 Lightning SuperTruck and approximately 800 kg (!) more than the SuperVan 4.2.

Its power output has yet to be confirmed. However, if it follows the same formula as its predecessors, it could use three electric motors and produce more than 1029 kW (1400 hp).

Romain Dumas behind the wheel

As in the past two years, Romain Dumas will drive the Ford Super Mustang Mach-E. He holds the Pikes Peak Open category record, set in 2019 with a final time of 8min47,682s.

According to Ford, Dumas will seek to repeat his 2024 King of The Mountain victory at this year’s event, which takes place on 22 June.