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DEARBORN, Mich., April 26, 2021 –Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition is set to accentuate the thrill of the GT name with the responsiveness of an all-electric powertrain this fall.
“With Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition, we’re pushing the boundaries of what an electric vehicle can offer,” said Dave Pericak, vehicle program director. “This Mustang Mach-E model not only gives customers the added capability expected from the GT name, but the responsiveness of their electric powertrains will ensure they have a thrilling experience behind the wheel.”
In addition to three drive experiences that is offered on the Mustang Mach-E, Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition introduces Unbridled Extend, a track- and closed-course-only take on Unbridled mode that balances power output for lap time consistency. The system provides more performance-oriented traction and stability control tuned specifically for track use – including an increase in interior sound.
Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition adds some ‘oomph’
With a 0-100 kph time of 3.7 seconds2, the Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition joins the Mustang Mach-E stable, making an already-fast electric pony even quicker. Pumping out 480 horsepower and 634 lb.-ft. of t torque1 – the same horsepower as the Mustang Mach 1 performance coupe but with 214 lb.-ft. additional torque – Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition delivers more torque, grip and better handling by drawing more power from its battery pack, and targets an EPA-estimated range of 378 km3.
Offering more than just added “oomph,” Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition features sportier components including 385-millimetre front rotors with red-painted Brembo®-branded calipers, as well as 20-inch machined-face aluminum wheels with high-gloss Ebony Black-painted pockets paired with 245/45R20 Pirelli summer tires4 – unique to Mustang Mach-E and which enabled engineers to calibrate the motors for increased torque – as well as MagneRide® Damping System to help improve handling performance.
Its interior features Ford Performance front seats in Performance Gray ActiveX Seating Material plus unique Miko perforated reflective insert and metallic stitching.
Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition features a Carbonized Gray grille with illuminated pony badge and GT series badging adorning the exterior. Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition also features a hands-free, foot-activated power liftgate, pony projection lamps and black-painted sideview mirror caps.
Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition will offer available Cyber Orange Metallic Tri-Coat exclusively, as well as Grabber Blue Metallic – previously available only on First Edition. Other colours in the palette include new Dark Matter Gray Metallic, Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat, Star White Metallic Tri-Coat, Shadow Black, Iconic Silver Metallic and Space White Metallic.
Hands-free driving with BlueCruise
BlueCruise , Ford’s hands-free driving offering, will be available on Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition. BlueCruise gives drivers the comfort and confidence of hands-free driving on more than 160,000 kilometres of designated Hands-Free Blue Zone divided highways across North America5.Over-the-air software updates in the future will allow owners to update software from the convenience of their own garage.
Estimated starting MSRP6 of the 2021 Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition is $C 82,995.
Deliveries of Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition will begin in the fall and will continue through the end of 2021.
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11Calculated via peak performance of the electric motors at peak battery power. Your results may vary.
2Ford test data based on typical industry methodology using 1-foot rollout. Your results may vary.
3Based on full charge. Actual range varies with conditions such as external environment, vehicle use, driving behaviours, vehicle maintenance, lithium-ion battery age and state of health.
4Designed to optimize driving dynamics and provide superior performance on wet and dry roads. Ford does not recommend using summer tires when temperatures drop below approximately 45 deg F (7 deg C) or in snow/ice conditions. If the vehicle must be driven in these conditions, Ford recommends using mud and snow, All-season or snow tires.
5 Driver-assist features are supplemental and do not replace the driver’s attention, judgment and need to control the vehicle. Blue Cruise t is a hands-free highway driving feature. Only remove hands from the steering wheel when in a Hands-Free Blue Zones. Always watch the road and be prepared to resume control of the vehicle. It does not replace safe driving. See Owner's Manual for detail and limitations.
6Manuacturer Suggested Retail Price. Taxes, title and registration fees extra.
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