The Mustang Mach-E GT represented a departure from the classic vision of a Mustang that John Oros had in the mid-1960s, yet it outperformed any muscle car from that era, even when carrying five passengers.
In 1964, during JFK’s presidency, the Mustang pioneered the pony car segment. Nearly six decades later, while many questions about JFK remained unanswered, it was clear that the electric crossover variant was a far cry from Ford’s original sports car concept introduced with the 1964 ½ Mustang.
The GT variant distinguished itself from the standard Mach-E with a distinctive orange hue and several refined design elements. Its prominent feature was a large hexagonal black grille with an illuminated wild horse emblem. The front bumper design was revised, incorporating active grille shutters in the apron. An aggressive front splitter captured airflow, channeling it through side vents to create an aerodynamic air curtain effect. Piano-black lower side sills contributed to a sleeker, more grounded appearance from the side profile. The rear end retained a similar design to the regular Mustang Mach-E.
Interior enhancements by Ford designers were relatively modest. While GT badging and stitching adorned various cabin elements including seats, steering wheel, center console, and door sills, the sport seats remained largely unchanged. Surprisingly, there were no premium carbon-fiber accents typically expected in a high-performance vehicle.
Mechanically, both GT versions were equipped with a dual-motor setup delivering 480 horsepower. The standard model produced 600 lb-ft (814 Nm) of torque, while the Performance variant boasted an additional 34 lb-ft (46 Nm) of torque.