EVs are serious performance machines. This has been proven time and time again. Ford is keen to continue showcasing EV technology with a record attempt at the Pikes Peak International Hillclimb. They will compete in the event wit the F-150 Lightning SuperTruck. The world-famous event takes place on June 23. 

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“To make the best vehicles for our customers, our research takes us racing in the harshest and most challenging conditions – the F-150 Lightning SuperTruck is the latest example of that,” said Mark Rushbrook, global director of Ford Performance. “Our pursuit to the top of the mountain is charged by the commitment to make all our electric vehicles more capable, more advanced, and more exciting.”

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Record Breaker

The F-150 Lightning SuperTruck follows SuperVan 4.2. The ‘van’ set multiple records at Pikes Peak last year. The newer machine was designed in conjunction with Ford Design and STARD Advanced Research and Development. It has three UHP 6-Phase Motors and ultra-high performance Li-Polymer NMC cells. As a result it produces 1 400-plus horsepower, about 1 050 kW. The wild aero design delivers over 2 700 kg of downforce at 240 km/h. This level of grip is necessary to harness the power up the famous hillclimb. Romain Dumas, current Pikes Peak International Hill Climb overall record holder, will be behind the wheel for the race weekend. Dumas will be aiming to break his own record set last year. The time to beat is 8 min 47,682 sec.  

“After a successful 2023 climb, I’m thrilled to be behind the wheel again with this team and to help push the limits of what an electric vehicle can achieve on the turns of this legendary course,” said Dumas. ”In testing, the F-150 Lightning SuperTruck has surpassed my expectations, so we are hoping for some good weather to try and do something very special.”