The opening of doors at the SEMA Show once again leaves us proposals of all kinds and conditions, but Today we are going to talk about the peculiar but transcendental Ford F-100 Eluminator. And why do we say this? Well, because although this work could go through another restomod, the truth is that hides the first electric motor of the “crate engine” type manufactured by Ford. Laymen may not know what this means, but we already anticipate that this launch will forever change not only restomods, but also the world of classic cars and the controversy that exists regarding its conversion to electric.
Starting from a 1978 Ford F-100, the Ford Performance team has created one of those restomods that will take your breath away. And for this they have used the best of the manufacturer of the oval in all areas, thus finding that the classic exterior image of this pick-up now hides a battery electric propulsion system and an interior reinvented with the technology, screens and controls of the Ford Mustang Mach-E.
Ford facilitates access to electrification for preparers and restorers, which represents a before and after in this sector
But let’s focus on the technical section to find out why this electrified pick-up is so important. The propulsion system of this restomod is based on the Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition, which means that we find two electric motors working independently on each axis, developing a maximum power of 480 CV and a maximum torque of 860 Nm. And from now on, you can also buy these engines directly.
Yes, Ford introduces for the first time in its catalog Performance Parts an electric motor as crate enginewhich means that you can directly buy that motor from the factory for any type of project that you are thinking of. Under the name of Eluminator and the code M-9000-MACH-E, each electric motor is capable of producing a maximum power of 281 CV and 430 Nm of torque.. And this is just the beginning, because with the premiere of this electric drive, Ford has also confirmed that the parts catalog will be expanded with more compatible parts such as batteries, cables, control modules, etc.
This friends supposes a much more important step than it seems at first glanceWell, in a country like the USA so devoted to preparations, restorations and others, this ease of access to electrification will mark a before and after. Therefore, it seems that it will not take too long to see more than one preparer and specialist in classics and restomod, cheer up with electric cars.
