The Ford Supervan 4.2 gets three motors instead of four but a lot more downforce to best perform at Pikes Peak.
The Blue Oval's UK division has a tradition of turning Transit vans into hot-rodded Supervans. For the fourth Supervan, Ford decided to go all-electric. The project debuted as the Ford Pro Electric Supervan ahead of the 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed, after which Ford announced plans to tackle Pikes Peak. But it had to get the Supervan ready for that challenge.
Rechristened the Ford Supervan 4.2 , the modified van got an exterior overhaul to accommodate new aerodynamic aids, compensating for the thinner air at Pikes Peak, where the course climbs from 4,725 feet above sea level to 14,115 feet. In between are 156 turns that make maximizing downforce essential.A large carbon-fiber rear spoiler and front splitter are the most noticeable changes, helping to generate more than 4,400 pounds of downforce at 150 mph, according to Ford.
As with the original build, Ford turned to Austrian rallying firm STARD for the Supervan 4.2's motors. The number of motors was actually reduced from four to three, bringing output down fromto about 1,400 hp. All-wheel drive was retained, with one motor powering the front wheels and two motors powering the rear wheels. This was determined to be the optimal setup for Pikes Peak.Mark Rushbrook, global director Ford Performance Motorsports told Motor Authority.
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