Description
The Mustang Mach-E GT was not the kind of Mustang John Oros imagined in the mid-60s, but it was surely quicker than any muscle car from that era, even with five people on board.
Back in 1964, JFK was in the office, and Mustang started the pony-car culture. Fast forward almost six decades, and there were still unanswered questions about JFK, but we knew that the battery-powered crossover was far away from what Ford imagined about a sports car when it introduced the 1964 ½ Mustang.
Unlike the standard Mach-E, the GT sported a unique orange color and a few fine details that made it look different than its less-powered sibling. Its wide hexagonal black grille featured the iconic wild horse illuminated. The front bumper was different, while the apron featured the active grille shutters. A more aggressive splitter caught the air and diverted it to the sides through a pair of vents, creating an air curtain around the vehicle. The piano-black lower side sills made the profile look slimmer and lower to the ground from its sides. In the back, it was very similar to the regular Mustang Mach-E.
Inside, Ford designers didn't bother to enhance the look too much. Sure, there were some GT stitchings around the cabin on the seats, steering wheel, center armrest, and the door sills. But the bolstered seats were almost the same, and there were no unique carbon-fiber trims as expected in such a performance vehicle.
Under the skin, Ford installed two electric motors that provided 480 hp for both GT versions. The regular model offered 600 lb-ft (814 Nm) of torque, while the Performance version added 34 more lb-ft (46 Nm).
Press Release
Ford Mustang Mach-E GT and Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition are set to accentuate the thrill of the GT name with the responsiveness of an all-electric powertrain this fall.
"With Mustang Mach-E GT and Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition, we're pushing the boundaries of what an electric vehicle can offer," said Dave Pericak, vehicle program director. "These Mustang Mach-E models not only give 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."
Ford Mustang Mach-E GT features electric all-wheel-drive and permanent magnetic dual motors, including an upgraded secondary electric motor that powers the front wheels for a combined power output of 480 peak horsepower and 600 lb.-ft. of torque. It aims for a 0-60 mph time of 3.8 seconds while targeting an EPA-estimated 250 miles of range.
In addition to three drive experiences that is offered on the Mustang Mach-E, Mustang Mach-E GT and Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition introduce 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 features 20-inch machined-face aluminum wheels with high-gloss black-painted pockets and aero covers with 245/45R20 Continental all-season tires. Mach-E GT also gets red-painted performance brake calipers, plus 385-millimeter ventilated front rotors and 316-millimeter solid rear rotors.
The Mustang Mach-E GT interior features multi-color ambient lighting, front door scuff plates with metal inserts with pony graphic and GT lettering, and an aluminum appliqué instrument panel. Sport-style front seats feature Black Onyx ActiveX™ material with Miko® insert, copper metallic stitching and copper metallic accent piping. Mustang Mach-E GT also features a B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen with nine speakers and subwoofer.
Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition adds some 'oomph'
With a 0-60 mph time of 3.5 seconds, the Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition joins the Mustang Mach-E GT stable, making an already-fast electric pony even quicker. Pumping out 480 horsepower and 634 lb.-ft. of torque - 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 235 miles.
Offering more than just added "oomph," Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition features sportier components including 385-millimeter 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 tires - 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.
Both Mustang Mach-E GT and Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition feature a Carbonized Gray grille with illuminated pony badge and GT series badging adorning the exterior. Mustang Mach-E GT also features a hands-free, foot-activated liftgate, pony projection lamps and black-painted sideview mirror caps.
Ford Mustang Mach-E GT and 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 colors 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, the Ford hands-free highway driving offering, will be available on Mustang Mach-E GT and Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition equipped with the optional Ford Co-Pilot360™ Active 2.0 Package. BlueCruise gives drivers the confidence of hands-free highway driving on more than 100,000 miles of prequalified sections of divided highways called Hands-Free Blue Zones across North America. Over-the-air software updates in the future will allow owners to update software from the convenience of their own garage.
Estimated starting MSRP of the 2021 Mustang Mach-E GT is $59,900 and the Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition is $64,900 in the U.S. Both are eligible for the available federal tax incentive.
