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Ultium offers 3 motors - 242 hp, 371 and 83 hp AWD assist. Larger more expensive vehicles use 1, 2 or 3 of the two more powerful motors. Cheaper vehicles (which was the subject at hand) would use the 242 hp motor and the AWD assist motor which goes in the rear. So deleting the rear assist motor leaves you with FWD. Not worth changing to RWD in that case.
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I still think doing both ICE and pure EV compromises both but we’ll see. It worked ok for F150.
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By DeluxeStang · Posted
I think most of us get it. It's not a glamorous, or exciting part of the business, the products aren't particularly lust worthy or aspirational. But they generate profit through the nose. Selling transits and super duty chassis cabs is what enables Ford to sustainably keep things like the mustang around. Gotta prioritize what keeps the lights on first, and the fun stuff later down the line. -
Looks like they're testing some sort of Chinese market Bronco Sport: Mysterious Ford Bronco SUV Spotted Testing In China
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Pro earnings and margin are both significant down which are the scary part. I have to admit I’m not a fan of that business model to start with which may make me somewhat bias. Having admitted that, my long-term fear is that Pro could cause some unintended damage to Ford Blue and Model E divisions.
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In case of autos that are primarily RWD with AWD as option, do they not often have smaller motor in front? I think what Biker16 is saying is that GM Ultium platform was conceived as FWD with AWD as option. When comparing BEV drivetrain layout options I think we are mostly splitting hairs anyway because differences are not as significant as when comparing ICE vehicles.
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That’s probably dictated more by the AWD setup which uses a smaller motor in the rear.
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And you guys wonder why Ford is so heavily invested in Ford Pro.
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By DeluxeStang · Posted
Here's a design study I saw for a new probe. It's nice, but I'd rather get like a small coupe that takes some styling from an old notchback mustang or something. This is a lancia, but you see what I have in mind. -
FWIW, the low-cost versions of GM's Ultium Platform are FWD with optional AWD drive.
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