PIKES PEAK 2025 - SUPER MUSTANG MACH-E WITH ROMAIN DUMAS!

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This video offers an in-depth look at the Ford Performance Super Mustang Mach-E built for the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. The review highlights the vehicle's extreme engineering, featuring a ground-up redesign of the chassis and suspension, including a move to inboard suspension and a third element for aerodynamic control. The Super Mustang Mach-E boasts an impressive 6,900 lbs of downforce at 150 mph and utilizes 3D printed titanium uprights and carbon brakes, all while shedding significant weight compared to previous iterations. Driver Romain Dumas expresses confidence in achieving a target time under 8:30, emphasizing the importance of driver feedback and adapting to Pikes Peak's ever-changing conditions. The engineers detail how simulation tools and learnings from this extreme demonstrator vehicle contribute to Ford's production car development, particularly in areas like aerodynamics and vehicle dynamics. While the specific powertrain components are unlikely to transfer directly to road cars, the underlying methodologies and engineering prowess are key takeaways. The video also includes a drive up Pikes Peak in a standard 2025 Mustang Mach-E, showcasing the challenging terrain and the unique climate of the mountain.