FORD'S MUSTANG COBRA JET SETS EV QUARTER MILE RECORD

The run represents a significant improvement over Ford's previous EV record of 7.62 seconds, set by the Cobra Jet 1800 last September—a gain of 0.75 seconds. The Cobra Jet 2200 achieves its performance through 2,200 horsepower delivered to the wheels via a newly designed electric motor and inverter combination. Ford opted for a dual-motor, dual-inverter setup to handle the power demands. The record underscores the acceleration potential of purpose-built electric powertrains in drag racing applications. The Cobra Jet series represents Ford Racing's exploration of EV performance, demonstrating that electrified vehicles can compete at the highest levels of quarter-mile competition. The achievement comes as automakers increasingly invest in electric performance vehicles and racing programs to showcase EV capabilities beyond traditional passenger car applications.