Mach-E GT Performance Edition Specs and Looks Revealed. 0-60 in 3.5

[Davedough]

I, for one, want the glass roof and performance. The car is already stupid heavy but most of that weight is in the battery along the bottom. The difference in the weight on the roof will be negligible

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[RetiredDP]

I, for one, want the glass roof and performance. The car is already stupid heavy but most of that weight is in the battery along the bottom. The difference in the weight on the roof will be negligible

Mazda's MX5 has the right idea...added weight is added weight. "Negligible" weight savings add up to performance improvements. That's why I'm hoping that the GT's "Performance Seats" are not motorized...that'll save maybe 30 lbs. per seat. For performance, save every ounce everywhere you can (glass roofs are many, many pounds).

 

[Davedough]

Mazda's MX5 has the right idea...added weight is added weight. "Negligible" weight savings add up to performance reductions. That's why I'm hoping that the GT's "Performance Seats" are not motorized...that'll save maybe 30 lbs. per seat. For performance, save every ounce everywhere you can (glass roofs are many, many pounds).

While this is true, for my needs this will be my daily driver. I don't need to shave off seconds on the track due to weight because I won't be tracking this car. The car will do me just fine for taking out the random Dodge Challenger or Chevy Camaro on the street though.

 

[silverelan]

A glass roof is something like 200lbs. It'll definitely affect cornering and stop/go compared to the thin sheet metal you'll otherwise find on a car roof. Most owners won't care though. We just want a nice MME but with the ability to slay just about anything from a stoplight or on ramp.

In the old Fox body days, there was a Mustang called the LX that had an option for a 5.0 engine. I'd love a MME Premium AWD ER with the secondary drive unit swapped out for the GT's.

 

[silverelan]

We still have a few hours of 2020 remaining. Think we'll get the final EPA range?

 

[macchiaz-o]

Bada$$.

 

[ay221]

That's a 235 silver wheel. The GT Performance is a 245 width and is EBONY BLACK-PAINTED WHEELS. Unless they are changing it.

 

[Davedough]

We still have a few hours of 2020 remaining. Think we'll get the final EPA range?

I'm glad I'll be getting the Ford Ford Performance Seats. I wouldn't be able to settle for just one Ford Performance. I need double Fords in my seating selection

 

[Plutoman15]

Anyone have some spec rumors about the GT performance? Someone alluded that they had some inside info that they would beat the 3.5 second time.
I know I know, a rumor of a rumor but we need some tidbits to keep the wait going.

 

[RetiredDP]

Anyone have some spec rumors about the GT performance? Someone alluded that they had some inside info that they would beat the 3.5 second time.
I know I know, a rumor of a rumor but we need some tidbits to keep the wait going.

A senior member of Team Edison told me that (paraphrasing here) "We're doing everything we can to improve the "Performance Edition". Losing weight is the key. Ideally (NOTE: what TE is STRIVING for...not necessarily what TE is going to get) we could get the performance somewhere near C8 Corvette territory. That's why the GT doesn't come with a sunroof as standard...losing weight is key".

 

[Plutoman15]

A senior member of Team Edison told me that (paraphrasing here) "We're doing everything we can to improve the "Performance Edition". Losing weight is the key. Ideally (NOTE: what TE is STRIVING for...not necessarily what TE is going to get) we could get the performance somewhere near C8 Corvette territory. That's why the GT doesn't come with a sunroof as standard...losing weight is key".

That would be 2.8 seconds. That would be quite the marketing specs if they can even get close. Hope it still has seats in it ?

 

[silvercurves-1]

Sorry if I missed it but any speculations on 1/4 times for GT or PE? Looks like Ys are doing high 11's to low 12s so I presume MACH E will do the same?

Leaning towards PE option assuming not over $6K and I would switch out the summers with all season performance (like Conti DWS06) for around $1,000.

 

[agoldman]

We need this to go up against:

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a35352349/2021-ford-mustang-mach-e-test-results/

 

[phidauex]

What option is this from? The First Edition 20" option? Or the non-PE GT?