Mustang Mach-E Coast-To-Coast Trip to Take It Slow, Cover 20 States in 50 Days 18 May 2021, 7:11 UTC ·
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Well known for bringing affordable mobility to the masses, the Ford Model T wasn’t without its adventurous endeavors. As such, the Blue Oval recalls one moment that happened more than a century ago, back in 1909. Then, the legendary Henry Ford commissioned a couple of factory Model Ts as company entries in an Ocean-to-Ocean race. 7 photos
Back then, the two examples were added to the competitor list of the very first U.S.-based transcontinental road race. It kicked off in New York City, and it was created in a bid to demonstrate and test both the endurance and capabilities of a yet-to-be proven technology: the automobile.
Ford wants to show off its new electric crossover, the Mustang Mach-E, to as many people as possible. To that end, it is taking it on a cross-country tour of the US.
The Ocean-to-Ocean Reimagined tour is an homage to the race of the (almost) same name that a Ford Model T won in 1909. In all, the Mach-E will drive almost 6,500 miles over the course of 50 days, stopping in cities along the way to show off the new car.
“More than a century after the Model T brought mobility to the masses, Mustang Mach-E is injecting thrill and passion to fully electric vehicles,” said Jason Castriota, Ford’s global brand director, Battery Electric Vehicles. “Ocean to Ocean Reimagined is helping to amplify awareness around Mustang Mach-E and what it can do.”
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