Ford F-150 Lightning SuperTruck EV for Pikes Peak

Ford Performance’s newest EV demonstrator the F-150 Lightning SuperTruck takes on the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (aka The Race to the Clouds) in Colorado on June 23.

The event is presented by Gran Turismo with Pikes Peak veteran and record holder Romain Dumas behind the SuperTruck’s wheel.

This is Ford’s second consecutive year competing at the hill climb with an EV demonstrator, following the SuperVan 4.2 in 2023.

Designed in conjunction with Ford Design and STARD Advanced Research and Development to excel in Pikes Peak’s  extreme conditions, this truck showcases advanced aerodynamics  and features optimised electric motors for peak performance, says Ford.

For the hill climb’s102nd running, the SuperTruck’s powertrain comprises three STARD UHP 6-Phase Motors and Ultra-High Performance Li-Polymer NMC cells, generating more than 1029.6kW (1400-plus horsepower).

The F-150 Lightning EV demonstrator is designed with a triple-element front wing, headlight ducts, hood ducts and louvres, front dive-planes, side diffusers, rear diffuser, and multi-element rear wing to maximise aerodynamics. It also features carbon ceramic brakes, Pirelli P-Zero tyres on magnesium forged wheels, and a fully custom in-board suspension system.

“After a successful 2023 climb, I’m thrilled to be behind the wheel again with this team and to help push the limits of what an electric vehicle can achieve on the turns of this legendary course,” says Dumas.

“In testing the F-150 Lightning SuperTruck has surpassed my expectations, so we are hoping for some good weather to try and do something very special.”

Ford Performance global director Mark Rushbrook says the 4302-metre mountain climb is charged by the commitment to make all Ford’s EVs more capable, more advanced, and more exciting.

Since 1916, Ford vehicles have been conquering Pikes Peak, starting with a Model T that completed the climb in 28 minutes 03 seconds.

This year Ford aims to surpass its own 2023 record set by the SuperVan 4.2, which completed the run in eight minutes 47.682 seconds.  Watch live free on YouTube or click here for more information.