Ford’s all-electric SuperVan 4 is set to make a stunning debut at the 101st running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, with renowned driver Romain Dumas at the helm. This year’s event will be the latest chapter in Ford’s long-standing relationship with the hill climb, which dates back to its inception in 1916.
The SuperVan 4 was unveiled in 2022 to mark the launch of the new e-Transit, and it caused a stir at the Goodwood Festival of Speed when Dumas took it for a spin. The electric powertrain of the SuperVan 4 will give it a significant advantage at Pikes Peak, as it won’t suffer from power losses at high altitude like combustion engines do.
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Under the hood, the SuperVan 4 boasts four electric motors that combine to produce a mind-blowing 1,973 horsepower. With the ability to reach 62 mph in under two seconds, it is sure to turn heads as it races up the iconic hill climb. Although it may not challenge the current record of 7:57.148, which Dumas set in 2018 driving the all-electric Volkswagen I.D. R Pikes Peak, the SuperVan 4 should be more than capable of a very impressive time.
According to Mark Rushbrook, Global Director of Ford Performance Vehicles, the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is the perfect showcase for the SuperVan 4 and Ford Performance. “Both have long, storied histories that ignite the imagination of racing fans all over the world,” he said. “It’s time to take our electric vehicle technology and put it to the test on the mountain against some of the most impressive performance vehicles in the world.”
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As Ford continues to push the boundaries of electric vehicle performance, the SuperVan 4 is a bold statement of intent. With Dumas behind the wheel, it is sure to be an unforgettable moment in the history of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.
