Ford just keeps pushing out showstoppers. With the newest generation of the Mustang debuting to an unfortunately dying market, Ford seems to have stopped caring about the push for electric vehicles overall. Sticking to its history and heritage, the V-8 is the lifeblood of the brand, having been in the majority of its cars since the 1930s and 1940s. With so many vehicles in its lineup still offering the V-8, the company might have more in store for the petrolhead owners it has gathered.

Ford Remains Standing As The V-8 Leader

While brands like Chevy and Dodge have killed off their muscle cars due to EPA regulations (save for the Corvette) Ford insists that it has a way to keep its V-8 around as long as possible. Ford’s lineup is incredibly diverse, covering everything from muscle cars to hybrid and electric cars from subcompact SUVs to three-row land yachts. As a result, it has made a way to keep its engines for longer. According to William Clay Ford Jr., the great grandson of Henry Ford, this may not be the end for Ford's V-8 engines.

Ford Wants To Keep The V-8 Alive As Long As Possible

In an interview with the Australian media, Ford said that “if people don’t want them anymore, it’ll go away. But I personally believe that people are going to want this vehicle for quite some time.” As a firm enthusiast of the Mustang dating all the way back to the original, Ford said that it will keep building V-8 engines until people tell them that they no longer want them, which he doesn’t see happening any time soon. While he personally owns a Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Package for the insane acceleration and usability, he insists on keeping the V-8 engine alive for as long as physically possible.

Ford Giving Owners A Choice Of Engine Is A Major Win

Essentially, Ford wants to give owners options in the upcoming electric car market. While it has many electric and hybrid options coming in the near future, Ford knows that electric cars might not be the best fit for everyone’s needs. Following how Toyota has insisted the market will be, Ford is not only dedicated to the gasoline engine still but specifically the V-8 engine. With the Mach-E currently being the second-best-selling electric vehicle in the country, the brand has offset the standards for many brands. As he sees it, what the possible solution is for if everyone went electric, the vehicles would sometimes need to power the grid, so keeping gasoline V-8s and other engines available is its plan for as long as possible.



FAQ

Q: How much does a Ducati Superleggera V4 cost?

When announced, the Ducati Superleggera V4 cost in excess of $100,000

Q: How much horsepower does a Ducati Superleggera V4 produce?

In ‘standard’ trim, the engine produces a claimed 221 horsepower. With the race ECU and exhaust fitted, it produces 231 horsepower.

Q: How many Ducati Superleggera V4 will be made?

500 were built and all sold out in a few hours.

Q: How fast is the Ducati Superleggera V4?

Very fast! No independent figures are available but expect 200mph to be dispatched with ease.