The Classic 'Stang Goes Electric: A Ride You Didn’t Know You Wanted Until Now
Well, I may be late to a party but butter my biscuit and call me an electrician! Charge Cars is taking the Ford Mustang – yes, THAT iconic, freedom-loving, road-hogging 1967 Ford Mustang – and turning it into an all-electric speed demon. If your first reaction is, “Why?!” trust me, you’re not alone. But sit tight and let me tell you why this might be the best bad idea in automotive history.
The ‘67 Ford Mustang. A legend in its own right, like mom's apple pie or that cheeseburger you said was "just a one-time thing" five times this week. Now, these British chaps at Charge Cars have been given the green light by Ford to produce their own modern, luxurious, all-electric version of this masterpiece. Oh, and the price tag? A mere $428,634 (or £350,000, if you swing that way).
Under its iconic hood, this electric Mustang boasts a 63 kWh battery pack feeding power to not one, not two, but four electric motors! Combined, they’re serving up a hearty 536 hp (400 kW/543 PS) and 1,106 lb-ft (1,500 Nm) of good ol' electric torque. With those numbers, you can zip from 0 to 60 mph faster than you can say "what in tarnation?" – 3.99 seconds, to be precise.
This electric steed promises a rodeo ride of up to 200 miles (322 km) on a single charge. Yeehaw! Plus, with its real torque vectoring, cornering in this bad boy will be smoother than your pick-up lines after two drinks.
The body? Made of lightweight composites, ensuring your drive is not only fast but feather-light. Well, as feather-light as a muscle car can be. And the interior – it’s fancier than a southern belle at a barn dance. With modern LED lights, bucket seats, a steering wheel that’s not just for steering (it has buttons, y'all), and a fancy infotainment screen, you might forget you're in a '67 Mustang. Until you look out the window, of course.
Only 499 of these gems will roll off the production line, making them more exclusive than that secret BBQ sauce recipe your Uncle Jeb won't share.
In a groundbreaking move, Ford Motor Company has granted Charge Cars a license for the use of "trade dress" associated with the iconic 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback. This significant nod from the automotive giant isn't just your everyday licensing agreement; it's a seal of approval that holds both symbolic and pragmatic value.
The "trade dress" license is particularly intriguing because it delves into the realm of visual aesthetics and overall appearance of a product, which, in this case, pertains to the distinctive design and allure of the '67 Mustang. Such licensing ensures that Charge Cars doesn't merely replicate but is formally authorized to embody the design ethos of the original model. This license means Charge Cars can produce its all-electric Mustang while maintaining the legacy and iconic design features that Mustang enthusiasts hold dear. It's a harmonious marriage of old-school charisma with cutting-edge innovation, backed by the legitimacy of official licensing.
In the world of electric vehicles, I've seen some doozies. But this... well, it's like taking your grandma's famous meatloaf and making it vegan. You'd think it's sacrilege, but then you try it and... dang, it's still pretty good! While I’ll always have a soft spot for the roar of an old-school gasoline engine, this electric Mustang has me tipping my hat. Charge Cars, you've outdone yourselves.
Yours truly,
Captain Electro
