LAS VEGAS, Nov. 2, 2021 – Ford today previews the future of electrified custom vehicles with the reveal of the all-electric F-100 Eluminator concept – a zero-tailpipe-emissions** demonstration truck powered by the all-new Ford Performance Parts Eluminator electric crate motor that customers can now buy online.
Based on a heritage 1978 F-100 pickup, the F-100 Eluminator concept features all-wheel drive via two powerful electric motors shared with the 2021 Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition. Two electric traction motors drive the front and rear wheels, packing a powerful 480 horsepower and 634 lb.-ft. of torque. F-100 Eluminator also the first e-crate motor from Ford Performance Parts, is based on the Mustang Mach-E GT’s traction motor.
The all-electric F-100 Eluminator concept design comes from Ford Performance. Moreover, building it is a collaboration with MLe Racecars and sits on a custom chassis by the Roadster Shop. The color is Avalanche Gray with Cerakote Copper accents from Brand X Customs. In addition, the interior features a billet aluminum dash by JJR Fabrication and avocado-tanned leather upholstery by MDM Upholstery. It has custom 19×10-inch billet aluminum three-piece wheels. Those are by Forgeline with a wrap in Michelin® Latitude® Sport 275/45-19 high-performance tires.
Eluminator e-crate motor ignites electric performance revolution
Globally, vehicle performance parts and accessories industry generates approximately $50 billion annually. Moreover, that covers hardware for everything from hot rods to off-road vehicles. That’s from mobile electronics to vehicle accessories.
Ford Vehicle Personalization and Ford Performance Parts continue to add new choices for customers. For instance, the Eluminator e-crate motor. Especially as the shift to electric vehicles accelerates. It’s the first of what will become a growing portfolio of performance parts and accessories for Ford electric vehicles.
Part No. M-9000-MACH-E, the e-crate motor is now available at authorized Ford parts warehouse dealers or online at Ford Performance Parts. It is retailing at $3,900. Moreover, it’s for builders looking for a powertrain to electrify a range of vehicles, from modern to vintage cars. Also trucks, and SUVs. Each Eluminator e-crate motor produces 281 horsepower and 317 lb.-ft. of torque and is street-legal in all 50 states.
Over time, Ford Performance plans to develop a wider list of components for the Eluminator powertrain. Moreover, with some of the leading performance manufacturers. That includes battery systems, controllers and traction inverters to close the loop on full turnkey aftermarket electrification solutions.
Ford to lead aftermarket electric performance revolution
Several electric-powered vehicles on display at the Ford set, booth No. 22200, include the 1,400-horsepower electric Mustang Mach-E 1400 demo. It’s driven by Vaughn Gittin Jr. in smoke-filled, tire-thrashing exhibition rides at Ford Out Front at Las Vegas Convention Center.
The first all-electric 2022 F-150 Lightning™ is also on display. That’s along with a factory Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition next to the all-electric F-100 Eluminator concept. Three custom Mustang Mach-E creations include a prototype from Shelby American, show could come from the legendary Ford racing collaborator.
Jim Osborn, former pro SCCA racer and founder of the Austin Hatcher Foundation, is preparing their custom Mustang Mach-E GT build to run at the Bonneville Speed Week next summer with the goal of being the first Mustang Mach-E to top the 200-mph mark.
This past weekend, Ford’s Mustang Cobra Jet 1400, an electric-powered exhibition dragster prepared by Ford Performance and MLe Racecars. It demonstrated its quickness at the NHRA Nationals in Las Vegas.
All of the vehicles shown have been modified by independent vehicle modifiers for SEMA. They are for demonstration purposes only and are not available for sale by Ford. Ford’s display of these vehicles does not constitute an endorsement of the vehicle modifiers. Moreover, vehicle modifications, or use of the vehicles by Ford. Ford has not evaluated these modified vehicles. Vehicle owners and modifiers should consult their Ford’s owner’s manual before modifying vehicles and for proper usage. Vehicles that are not street legal or have an FMVSS certification and safety and emission regulations are not intended or certified for use on public roads.
