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Watch Ford’s 1,400-HP SuperVan Blast Its Way To Several Lap Records At Bathurst

The Ford SuperVan 4.2 EV chalked up just a few extra data so as to add to the one-off mannequin’s already spectacular resume by setting a blistering tempo across the Mount Panorama circuit this previous weekend. It now holds the titles for the quickest closed-wheel automobile, electrical automobile, and business mannequin across the 3.85-mile course that hosts the Bathurst 500 race.

The SuperVan 4.2’s record-setting lap was 1 minute and 56.3247 seconds. To put this time into perspective, Mercedes touted setting a brand new quickest time earlier through the Bathurst 500 festivities when a specifically modified AMG GT3 went across the circuit in 1:56.605, 0.2803 seconds slower than Ford’s electrical van.

 

The SuperVan 4.2 was pushed to the end line by Two-time 24 Hours of Le Mans winner Romain Dumas. He’s no stranger to scoring achievements like this, together with setting the quickest occasions at programs just like the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, Nürburgring Nordschleife, and Goodwood Festival of Speed Hillclimb within the Volkswagen I.D. R.

Last yr, Dumas and the SuperVan 4.2 set a brand new file within the Pikes Peak International Hillclimb’s Open Class by completing the 12.5-mile course in 8:47.682 to beat the earlier quickest time of 9:24.433. The firm additionally went to the Goodwood Festival of Speed with the SuperVan 4.0.

The SuperVan 4.2 is an evolution of the sooner 4.0 model, with a brand new carbon-fiber entrance splitter and rear spoiler to extend downforce. The three electrical motors – one on the entrance and two on the rear – make a total of over 1,400 horsepower. The design relies roughly on the Ford e-Transit Custom, however the overhauled rear with huge openings within the bodywork are in contrast to something you’d see on the highway.

The SuperVan 4.2 may even be on show on the Adelaide Festival of Speed from March 15 by means of 17. Then, it’s going to be on the Formula One Australian Grand Prix later within the month. 

“We do have more plans for it, but for the time being, these are confidential, but you can be sure we have some exciting ideas,” Ford Performance spokesperson Jay Ward informed Motor1 in a press release.


Motorsport

This 281-HP Ford Transit Is the Coolest Work Van You Can Buy

This decked-out Transit is not the bonkers Ford Supervan that set a Pikes Peak record, however it’s a van you should buy. Sold by means of Ford Pro within the UK, it is provided as a business car fitted with Ford Pro software program geared toward enterprise and fleet use. But it has a physique package, greater wheels, and in case you go for the electrical model, a bit extra horsepower. And in case you’re taken with extra utility, there is a sporty new Ranger, too.

The upgrades come from MS-RT, which is linked to Ford’s rally racing efforts at M-Sport. As such, the Transit Custom MS-RT will get a gnarly entrance fascia with massive nook vents and an built-in chin spoiler. It blends with aspect skirts and a rear fascia utilizing an built-in diffuser, all of which give the Transit a decrease look with out modifying the suspension. It’s a few inches wider due to massive fender flares that include 19-inch wheels, shod with 235/45-series Goodyears that Ford says are sporty however nonetheless commercial-rated. This is a piece van in spite of everything.


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Ford SuperVan 4.2: A Powerhouse with Over 1,400 HP for Pikes Peak Hill Climb

The Ford SuperVan is a series of high-performance vehicles that combine powerful engines with the brand’s commercial vans. With a history dating back to the early 1970s, the SuperVan is known for its impressive capabilities. This year, the fully electric Supervan 4.2 is set to compete in the 101st Pikes Peak International Hill Climb with Romain Dumas as the driver.

The “4.2” in the name signifies that this version is an upgraded variant of the Supervan that made its debut at the 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed. To enhance its performance on Pikes Peak’s challenging terrain, Ford has made several modifications to the Supervan 4.2. These include revising the aerodynamics to increase downforce, which contributes to better stability during the race’s 156 turns. The upgrades also include the addition of a carbon-fiber front splitter and rear spoiler. Moreover, efforts have been made to reduce the weight of the chassis, although the vehicle still weighs over 4,400 pounds.