Read the full article on Motorious
It’s intending to go beyond in 2015’s EV document with Romain Dumas driving.
Ford Performance is readied to make an effective go back to the Pikes Peak International Hillside Climb up with its most current electrical automobile demonstrator, the F-150 Lightning SuperTruck. This notes Ford’s 2nd successive year completing at the historical occasion with an EV, complying with in 2015’s record-breaking efficiency with the SuperVan 4.2. The 2024 Pikes Top International Hillside Climb up, offered by Grandma Turismo, will certainly include the SuperTruck driven by professional racer and present general document owner Romain Dumas.
The F-150 Lightning SuperTruck has actually been thoroughly made to deal with the severe problems of Pikes Top. Established in cooperation with Ford Layout and STARD Advanced R & D, this automobile flaunts innovative the rules of aerodynamics and maximized electrical motors. The SuperTruck produces a remarkable 6,000 extra pounds of downforce at 150 miles per hour and is powered by 3 STARD UHP 6-Phase Motors combined with Ultra-High Efficiency Li-Polymer NMC cells, supplying over 1400 horse power.


Wind resistant improvements consist of a triple-element front wing, front lights air ducts, hood air ducts and louvers, front dive-planes, side diffusers, back diffuser, and a multi-element back wing. The vehicle is furnished with carbon ceramic brakes, Pirelli P-Zero tires on magnesium created wheels, and a customized in-board shock absorber. These attributes jointly intend to offer ideal efficiency on the treacherous hill program.
Romain Dumas, that will certainly be piloting the SuperTruck, is delighted regarding the forthcoming difficulty. “After an effective 2023 climb, I’m enjoyed lag the wheel once more with this group and to assist press the limitations of what an electrical automobile can attain on the turns of this epic program,” claimed Dumas. “In screening, the F-150 Lightning SuperTruck has actually exceeded my assumptions, so we are expecting some great weather condition to attempt and do something really unique.”
Ford’s background at Pikes Top goes back to 1916, when a Design T finished the reach the 14,115-foot top in 28 mins and 3 secs. This year, Ford intends to exceed its 2023 document of 8 mins and 47.682 secs established by the SuperVan 4.2. The Pikes Top International Hillside Climb up will certainly occur on June 23, and followers can see the occasion reside on YouTube free of cost.
Register For theMotorious Newsletter For the most up to date information, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.