Ford has made a habit of creating wild all-electric performance machines, such as the SuperVan 4.2, the F-150 Lightning SuperTruck, and the Super Mustang Mach-E. It’s now revealed its latest other-worldly EV, and this one is all about smashing records on the drag strip.

Dubbed the Mustang Cobra Jet 2200, it’s the third all-electric Cobra Jet Ford has built, starting with the 1400 in 2021, and then the 1800 in 2023. As you may have guessed from its name, the new Mustang Cobra Jet 2200 churns out 2,200 hp, a truly astonishing figure that easily eclipses even the Rimac Nevera and Pininfarina Battista hypercars.

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Driving the Cobra Jet 2200 are two electric motors. These can each produce around 1,200 hp and weigh roughly half as much as they did in the Cobra Jet 1800 from just three years ago.

Despite being an EV, the Cobra Jet 2200 uses a centrifugal clutch to deliver torque in a controlled manner at launch. It also uses a two-speed transmission and includes a battery on the undertray and two additional battery packs at the rear. There’s also a battery at the front, which can be moved to adjust the weight distribution depending on track conditions.

The Power Of Electric

What’s particularly impressive about the Cobra Jet 2200 is that not only does it have way more power than the 1800, but it also weighs about 1,100 lbs (499 kg) less than its predecessor, tipping the scales at roughly 3,325 lbs (1,500 kg). According to Ford, the combination of immense power, the clutch, transmission, and the relatively light overall weight, the Cobra Jet 2200 apparently needs just 6.76 seconds to run down the quarter-mile, hitting up to 222 mph.

Ford Racing took the car to the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals in Charlotte over the weekend and performed several sub-7-second sprints down the quarter-mile. It quickly set a new world record for an EV with a time of 6.87 seconds at 221 mph, but in a subsequent run, it lowered it to 6.81 seconds.

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The classic muscle scene is seriously tribal, but the one thing guaranteed to get GM, Mopar, and Ford fans to unite is a race between a V8 and a modern EV. And that’s exactly what’s served up in this surprising video, where a Tesla Cybertruck ventures onto a drag strip.

In the left lane is a 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu, and while we don’t know the full details of the car in question, it’s obviously not rocking that year’s base inline-six. It rolled to the line wearing fat sticky rear rubber, aftermarket wheels, and the sort of stance that says this thing doesn’t spend much time below full throttle.

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The biggest factory motor available in 1970 Chevelles delivered 454 cubes (7.4 liters) of displacement, and modern builds on that big-block base can easily generate 500-600 hp (507-608 PS) in naturally aspirated form.

Cybersnooze

We’ve all seen enough EV videos to expect the Cybertruck to hook up instantly and erupt from the line, leaving the Chevelle struggling to get its tires hooked up. A few seconds later, the Tesla would be flashing across the finish with the Chevy trailing behind, its pride in tatters.

But that’s not how it worked out here. When the lights change, the Chevy gets the jump immediately and charges ahead, opening enough daylight to make it seem like the race might be over before the Tesla has fully woken up. For the first half of the quarter mile, the old-school muscle car looks comfortably in command.

Then the Cybertruck gets its act together. Once it’s moving and the motors are fully delivering, the giant stainless wedge storms downtrack and begins hauling in the Chevy at an alarming rate. What had looked like an easy Chevelle win suddenly becomes a blink-and-you-miss-it finish line showdown.

Times Come Second

You’ll need slowed playback to separate them by seeing whose numbers come up first, but the Chevelle appears to nose ahead at the line. In drag racing, that’s what counts. First across wins, even if the stopwatch tells a slightly different story.

And the stopwatch did tell a different story. The Cybertruck completed the quarter in 11.39 at 118.6 mph (191 km/h), that ET and trap speed suggesting it’s the top-spec Cyberbeast, which has a tri-motor setup and 845 hp (856 PS / 630 kW). The Chevelle registered 11.69 seconds at 114.9 mph (185 kmh).

So on this occasion, muscle fans got to celebrate taking an EV’s scalp, but you just know that if the Cybertruck sorted his reactions for a rematch, it would be a different story.

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If you think Formula E might as well be called Formula Zzz, the latest update could be right up your alley as they’ve introduced the new Gen4 race car for the 2026/2027 season. It features an all-new powertrain with significantly improved performance.

Showcased at the Paul Ricard Circuit earlier today, the model will be able to produce up to 805 hp (600 kW / 816 PS) in Attack Mode. That’s a huge increase from the previous limit of 469 hp (350 kW / 476 PS).

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Even in ho-hum race mode, Gen4 cars will have 50% more power. This suggests they’ll produce 603 hp (450 kW / 612 PS), which is roughly on par with the Kia EV6 GT.

The impressive numbers don’t end there as the Gen4 racer accelerates from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in 1.8 seconds and 0-124 mph (0-200 km/h) in 4.4 seconds, which is a full 1.5 seconds faster than its predecessor. Given enough room, the single seater will eventually hit a top speed of 208 mph (335 km/h).

Given the gains, it’s little surprise that Formula E says Gen4 cars will deliver the “fastest-ever” lap times seen in the series. In particular, they suggested lap times on street circuits should fall by at least five seconds per lap compared to Gen3 Evo cars.

Other highlights include a 600 kW charging capability and a focus on sustainability. In regards to the latter, the Gen4 is said to be the “world’s first racing car that is 100% recyclable.” It also includes at least 20% recycled materials as well as batteries that lack rare earth minerals.

Formula E CEO Jeff Dodds said, “Gen4 isn’t just a car, it’s a bold declaration of our ambition. Seeing what it can do on track for the first time is a real milestone for Formula E – we are now delivering performance levels that were thought impossible for electric vehicles just five years ago.” He went on to say, “This is just the beginning, as its refinement is now in the hands of our manufacturers – Porsche, Jaguar, Stellantis, Nissan, Lola Cars and Mahindra – to push development to even higher limits of performance ahead of its racing debut later this year.”

Formula E

Formula E will introduce its fourth generation of cars for the upcoming 2026/2027 season, and Porsche has become the latest company to unveil its entrant. Looking more like a concept out of a Tron film than a car that will actually race, the 975 RSE delivers far more downforce than previous entrants, which should slash lap times.

This year, the powertrains used across the Formula E grid will be uprated to deliver 805 hp in Attack Mode with permanent all-wheel drive and new tires ensuring that power is sent to the tarmac efficiently. During regular racing, power will be capped at 604 hp, and all cars will use a 51.25 kWh battery pack. The GEN4 car can sprint to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 1.8 seconds, and the 975 RSE weighs just 2,103 lbs (954 kg).

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Elsewhere, the new cars offer up to 700 kW of recuperation power thanks to the regenerative braking system at the front and rear axles. They also support ultra-fast charging at up to 600 kW. But it’s the design of the GEN4 cars that will really catch the attention of fans of the single-seater, all-electric racing series.

A Racer From The Future

The front end has been overhauled and sports an all-new nose cone with an intricate multi-level splitter and complex aero elements ahead of the front wheels. The aerodynamics have also been revised along the sides, while a flowing wing is positioned at the rear. Importantly, the livery shown is for testing only, and the racer will look a little different when the season starts.

Halfway through the current 2025/2026 season, Porsche leads the current drivers’ and teams’ championships and will look to build on this success for the next season. Porsche also won the teams’ titles in 2024-2025, while current-championship leader Pascal won the drivers’ championship for the brand in 2023-2024.

“The 975 RSE and its competitors are a massive step forward for the sport,” Porsche factory driver Nico Müller said. “I’m a big fan of how aggressively you can drive. Especially in qualifying, when everyone is pushing to the limit, it should be spectacular – particularly because of the strong acceleration out of the corners. I’m glad I was involved in the simulator work from the beginning. Pascal and I share the testing duties. That’s good, because it allows us to tailor the 975 RSE precisely to our needs.”

Formula E will introduce its fourth generation of cars for the upcoming 2026/2027 season, and Porsche has become the latest company to unveil its entrant. Looking more like a concept out of a Tron film than a car that will actually race, the 975 RSE delivers far more downforce than previous entrants, which should slash lap times.

This year, the powertrains used across the Formula E grid will be uprated to deliver 805 hp in Attack Mode with permanent all-wheel drive and new tires ensuring that power is sent to the tarmac efficiently. During regular racing, power will be capped at 604 hp, and all cars will use a 51.25 kWh battery pack. The GEN4 car can sprint to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 1.8 seconds, and the 975 RSE weighs just 2,103 lbs (954 kg).

Read: Liberty Walk Gets Its Hands On A Formula E Single-Seater

Elsewhere, the new cars offer up to 700 kW of recuperation power thanks to the regenerative braking system at the front and rear axles. They also support ultra-fast charging at up to 600 kW. But it’s the design of the GEN4 cars that will really catch the attention of fans of the single-seater, all-electric racing series.

A Racer From The Future

The front end has been overhauled and sports an all-new nose cone with an intricate multi-level splitter and complex aero elements ahead of the front wheels. The aerodynamics have also been revised along the sides, while a flowing wing is positioned at the rear. Importantly, the livery shown is for testing only, and the racer will look a little different when the season starts.

Halfway through the current 2025/2026 season, Porsche leads the current drivers’ and teams’ championships and will look to build on this success for the next season. Porsche also won the teams’ titles in 2024-2025, while current-championship leader Pascal won the drivers’ championship for the brand in 2023-2024.

“The 975 RSE and its competitors are a massive step forward for the sport,” Porsche factory driver Nico Müller said. “I’m a big fan of how aggressively you can drive. Especially in qualifying, when everyone is pushing to the limit, it should be spectacular – particularly because of the strong acceleration out of the corners. I’m glad I was involved in the simulator work from the beginning. Pascal and I share the testing duties. That’s good, because it allows us to tailor the 975 RSE precisely to our needs.”