My GT Performance Edition (GTPE) first track launch with videos, timeslip! 0-60 in 4.12s, 1/4 mile in 12.657 @ 100.02 mph

[buzznwood]

With 2 data points, it seems more likely this is within spec. (and if it's not, what does that say about quality control?) I was just watching this video of GTPE running on the Ford test track the other day. Did they never exceed 75mph during testing? This boggles the mind.

I should have added if you watch the b-roll footage that has a launch then no it only goes to 76mph before slowing down.

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[Pushrods&Capacitors]

Thank you for gathering this data.

With 2 data points, it seems more likely this is within spec. (and if it's not, what does that say about quality control?) I was just watching this video of GTPE running on the Ford test track the other day. Did they never exceed 75mph during testing? This boggles the mind.

3.8s/3.9s 0-60 isn't that satisfying either. That's consistent with OP's best result (3.78s). I was hoping that Ford would under promise and over deliver on the 0-60 time like certain European manufacturer, but it doesn't seem to be the case here.

I’d argue that we have 1 set of runs with video and Dragy runs to back it up and then one Dragy run without any additional verification. Let’s get 3-4 others and then see. And some non-PE GTs as well, perhaps there’s a PE specific ECU situation occurring.

 

[sotek2345]

I should have added if you watch the b-roll footage that has a launch then no it only goes to 76mph before slowing down.

In that B-roll, the acceleration is slowing down pretty substantially before 75 as well

 

[Coyote Chaser]

I can't tell if posts like this are sarcasm.

Not at all! Back in 2015, a lot of Ford Mustang fans really slammed the Ecoboost! But guys like Brad Gusler took a then 14 second car, all the way to the high nines!
I'm hoping to see NMRA open a class, so that you guys can come racing with us.

 

[Frankie]

Not at all! Back in 2015, a lot of Ford Mustang fans really slammed the Ecoboost! But guys like Brad Gusler took a then 14 second car, all the way to the high nines!
I'm hoping to see NMRA open a class, so that you guys can come racing with us.

What mods do you think we should focus on first

 

[Coyote Chaser]

I’d argue that we have 1 set of runs with video and Dragy runs to back it up and then one Dragy run without any additional verification. Let’s get 3-4 others and then see. And some non-PE GTs as well, perhaps there’s a PE specific ECU situation occurring.

Most local tracks have what they call test and tune on Friday night, and many will permit, what they call grudge racing on the same night. Should not be to difficult to find a few Mach E owners/racers who live close enough to each other to meet at a near by track!

 

[Rabidsquirrel22]

Not at all! Back in 2015, a lot of Ford Mustang fans really slammed the Ecoboost! But guys like Brad Gusler took a then 14 second car, all the way to the high nines!
I'm hoping to see NMRA open a class, so that you guys can come racing with us.

I appreciate the optimism but this isn’t an ICE car. You can’t modify the engine to get extra power easily. On an EV you’re limited to swapping wheels/tires, getting software updates, or gutting the interior of the car to make it faster.

 

[sotek2345]

I appreciate the optimism but this isn’t an ICE car. You can’t modify the engine to get extra power easily. On an EV you’re limited to swapping wheels/tires, getting software updates, or gutting the interior of the car to make it faster.

Not true, power electronics can be upgraded to be more efficient (less losses) or to overvolt the motors. This will hurt life, but for racing would be OK. The motors themselves can be upgraded too

 

[blue92lx]

I am that B-roll, the acceleration is slowing down pretty substantially before 75 as well

Are you saying you were in the car?

This is a weird one because it's gradually slowing down to 75mph almost like he's slowly lifting off the pedal. Even around 45-50mph it drops off. I guess my point is that I feel like with that amount of drop off it wouldn't even get to 100mph.

 

[Coyote Chaser]

What mods do you think we should focus on first

Battery management and heat reduction.

 

[Rabidsquirrel22]

Are you saying you were in the car?

This is a weird one because it's gradually slowing down to 75mph almost like he's slowly lifting off the pedal. Even around 45-50mph it drops off. I guess my point is that I feel like with that amount of drop off it wouldn't even get to 100mph.

To me it looks like he’s approaching a curve when he hits 75 mph and is slowing down for that. You can see just a small glimpse of the road in that shot.

 

[sotek2345]

Are you saying you were in the car?

This is a weird one because it's gradually slowing down to 75mph almost like he's slowly lifting off the pedal. Even around 45-50mph it drops off. I guess my point is that I feel like with that amount of drop off it wouldn't even get to 100mph.

Nope, just an autocorrect typo I missed ("I am" should have be "In"

 

[blue92lx]

Nope, just an autocorrect typo I missed ("I am" should have be "In"

That's what I figured but thought I'd double check

 

[Coyote Chaser]

Are you saying you were in the car?

This is a weird one because it's gradually slowing down to 75mph almost like he's slowly lifting off the pedal. Even around 45-50mph it drops off. I guess my point is that I feel like with that amount of drop off it wouldn't even get to 100mph.

It's possible that the ECU is slowing the car down to protect it from damage...?
You may want to consider testing at an 1/8 mile track. I did something similar with my Ecoboost where I lifted at 1000' (point of intercooler heat soak and ECU timing reduction). I did this for a complete racing season to collect information and prepare for off season modifications.

 

[blue92lx]

It's possible that the ECU is slowing the car down to protect it from damage...?

At 50mph though? That would be pretty drastic.

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