Alan Mann Racing (AMR), a U.K. company that specializes in servicing and maintaining classic road and race cars, has recently expanded its operations with an innovative electric conversion for the original Ford Mustang. This conversion, known as the ePower Mustang, is part of the Alan Mann Legacy collection, which includes a series of bespoke projects.
The history of AMR dates back to the 1960s when the company started as a British race team that raced Fords in various events. One of their notable achievements was helping develop a lightweight body for the GT40, which was raced in the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans. Ford honored this partnership last year with a special version of its modern GT supercar. However, when Ford ended its European racing campaign in the 1970s, AMR’s founder, Alan Mann, shifted his focus to the aviation industry. It wasn’t until 2004 that the race team was revived by Mann’s sons, Tom and Henry, for historic racing.
To create the ePower Mustang, AMR uses an original Mustang as the donor vehicle. Interested buyers can either provide their own Mustang or have AMR source one for them. While many parts, including the body, are retained and restored, a modern chassis is swapped in to support the new powertrain. Modern brakes and a brake energy recovery system are also added. The entire conversion process takes around 1,000 hours to complete, although the duration may vary depending on the condition of the donor car.
The powertrain of the ePower Mustang consists of a single motor that delivers power to the rear wheels through a Torsen limited-slip differential. This motor generates a peak output of 300 horsepower, enabling the ePower Mustang to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 5.2 seconds and achieve a top speed of 97 mph. Although the battery capacity has not been specified, AMR claims that owners can expect a range of 220 miles. In terms of charging, using a DC fast charger with a maximum rate of 72 kW allows the battery to be charged from 20% to 80% in approximately 40 minutes.
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One notable aspect of the conversion is the weight difference between the original gas-powered Mustang and the ePower Mustang. The original engine, transmission, and exhaust system weigh around 630 pounds, which is roughly equivalent to the weight of the battery in the ePower Mustang. Therefore, the converted Mustang is slightly heavier than the original, but the weight increase is not significant, according to AMR.
The pricing for the ePower Mustang starts at £200,000 (approximately $242,200), but this may vary depending on the specific customization options chosen by the buyer. For customers in the U.S., AMR has partnered with Mann ePower Cars, based in Hatboro, Pennsylvania, to handle the conversions locally.
Overall, the ePower Mustang conversion by Alan Mann Racing showcases the company’s expertise in successfully combining the classic design of the original Ford Mustang with modern electric powertrain technology. This expansion into electric conversions not only meets the growing demand for eco-friendly vehicles but also adds a unique and exciting option for classic car enthusiasts who want to enjoy the timeless style of the Mustang while benefiting from the advantages of electric propulsion. With the introduction of the ePower Mustang as the first project of the Alan Mann Legacy collection, it will be interesting to see what other bespoke projects AMR has in store for the future.
