Super Cobra Jet 1800 breaks the NHRA record for a full bodied EV-Drag car in Pomona with a blazing pass of 7.759 at 180.14mph.
It’s the second time the Cobra Jet EV Demonstrator has made history with NHRA, following its original record of 8.128 seconds at 171.97 miles per hour set back in 2021.
The Super Cobra Jet 1800’s journey from concept to record-breaker involved significant upgrades over the previous 1400-horsepower version. Among these were a custom control strategy and a cutting-edge lightweight battery system, born from the collaboration between Ford Performance and MLe Racecars. This beast of a machine runs on a powerhouse setup featuring four PN250DZR inverters and two double-stacked DS-250-115 motor pairings, all optimized for unprecedented launches and performance.
The transformation didn’t stop at the hardware. The dedication to innovation extended to a “blank page” redesign of the battery system, achieving a staggering 30 percent power increase. This leap forward wasn’t just about setting records; it was about reimagining the potential of electric power in motorsports.
awesome.
tell me, Ford…
how far can it tow its own trailer and equipment during Drag Week?
all EV car companies will suffer this basic sentiment.
“if i want an EV, why not just buy a Telsa?”
AND now those early Tesla owners are learning about how they need 30,000$USD in batteries for their car now…
then the world wonders why a 1990s Toyota 5 speed manual pickup truck is still about 20,000$USD…
and a seven year old tesla is about 10,000$…
all EVs are a scam. and now all the manufacturers want to try to get customers as automotive subscribers.
cars used to last a family nearly 20 years…
a 20 year old porsche with a manual transmission, is worth more than a NEW tesla plaid by 200% in some cases.
lol
now they want you to buy a whole new car every 5 years…
and the used car market, for those not wanting a car full of idiocy, is perpetually increasing in value.
and the promise of a 25,000$ EV that will travel over 500 miles, and last ten years is totally just around the corner.
totally.
meanwhile. an old diesel truck that hauls cargo and 5 people will go 1000miles for the rest of its life.