Ford has once again made headlines in the automotive world, this time by setting a new lap record at the Nürburgring with their electric van, the SuperVan. With LeMans-winning driver Romain Dumas behind the wheel, the 2000 hp Ford SuperVan 4.2 completed the 12.9 mile Green Hell in just 6 minutes and 48.393 seconds, making it the ninth fastest car to ever navigate the iconic German racetrack.
Dumas, no stranger to the Nürburgring’s Nordschleife, already holds the outright track record for EVs, which he set back in 2019 driving the Volkswagen ID.R. This recent achievement adds to Ford’s growing list of accomplishments in the EV space, following their success at the Goodwood Festival of Speed where their all-electric SuperTruck outperformed every other supercar.
The rivalry between Ford and Chevrolet took an interesting turn with Ford’s latest triumph over the Chevy Corvette ZR1X. Chevy, on the other hand, has faced some setbacks in recent weeks, with their concept Corvette falling short compared to a Chinese hypercar with 1,000 extra horsepower. It seems that Ford is leading the charge in the electric vehicle arena, leaving Chevy to play catch up.
Looking ahead, it remains to be seen what track record Ford will set their sights on next with an EV. Their continuous innovation and success in the electric vehicle space are undoubtedly setting a new standard for performance and technology in the automotive industry.
In conclusion, Ford’s SuperVan’s record-breaking lap at the Nürburgring is a testament to the potential of electric vehicles in the high-performance sector. With seasoned drivers like Romain Dumas behind the wheel, Ford is proving that electric power can rival traditional combustion engines in terms of speed and performance. It will be exciting to see what the future holds for Ford and their electrifying lineup of vehicles.
