Ford SuperVan 4: A 2,000-HP Electric Minivan That Thinks Like a Supercar

Unlikely Supremacy - Extreme performance has always reflected its era. In the past, the pursuit of massive horsepower was almost exclusively tied to exotic hypercars and ambitious combustion-fueled dreams. Projects like the Trion Nemesis, with its promised 2,000-horsepower output, captured that mindset—where pushing numbers to the limit was the ultimate symbol of progress. As the industry shifts toward electrification, that same obsession with extremes hasn’t disappeared; it has simply taken on more unexpected forms.  

The latest Ford SuperVan represents the most dramatic shift yet, developed by Ford Pro, the company’s commercial-focused division. (Picture from: MotorBiscuit)

One of the most surprising expressions of that evolution is the Ford SuperVan, a vehicle that challenges assumptions by pairing outrageous performance with a familiar commercial-vehicle shape. Rather than wearing a low, dramatic body, it hides its intent beneath the unmistakable silhouette of a Ford Transit. This contrast is precisely what gives the SuperVan its impact, turning something ordinary into a statement about how performance can exist outside traditional supercar boundaries. 

The latest Ford SuperVan built a fully electric performance vehicle from the ground up, signaling a deliberate look toward the future rather than a tribute to the past. (Picture from: EVStories)

The Ford SuperVan’s story began in 1971, rooted in Ford’s motorsport momentum from the Le Mans era. Ford engineers wrapped a Transit van body around the racing underpinnings of the legendary GT40, creating a machine that delivered 435 horsepower and defied logic by design. It was never meant to be practical or production-ready; its purpose was to explore ideas freely and challenge expectations.

The latest Ford SuperVan powered by a 50-kWh battery paired with four electric motors—one at each wheel—producing a combined 1,973 horsepower. (Picture from: MotorBiscuit)

That philosophy continued as technology advanced. More than a decade later, the second SuperVan emerged with a Cosworth DFL engine mounted to a Group C–derived Ford C100 chassis, enabling it to reach an astonishing 174 mph. In 1994, the third SuperVan took inspiration from Formula 1, using a Cosworth-built engine producing 641 horsepower. Each version reflected the cutting-edge engineering of its time while preserving the project’s experimental spirit. | V_9s5V42jx4 | 

The latest and fourth-generation SuperVan represents the most dramatic shift yet. Developed by Ford Pro, the company’s commercial-focused division, this fourth generation abandons internal combustion entirely. Instead of borrowing hardware from an existing race car, Ford built a fully electric performance vehicle from the ground up, signaling a deliberate look toward the future rather than a tribute to the past.

The 1994 Ford Supervan 3 took inspiration from Formula 1, using a Cosworth-built engine producing 641 horsepower. (Picture from: BelowTheRadar)

At the heart of the electric SuperVan is a 50-kWh battery paired with four electric motors—one at each wheel—producing a combined 1,973 horsepower. This setup delivers instant torque and control that far surpass any previous SuperVan, transforming it from a novelty experiment into a genuinely competitive performance machine by modern standards.

The 1994 Ford Supervan 2 emerged with a Cosworth DFL engine mounted to a Group C–derived Ford C100 chassis, enabling it to reach an astonishing 174 mph. (Picture from: WeirdWheels in Reddit)

Visually, the latest SuperVan reinforces its intent. The exterior is aggressively sculpted for aerodynamic efficiency, while the interior is stripped and functional, prioritizing driver focus over comfort. Despite its minivan proportions, nothing about its design suggests utility; every element serves performance and stability at speed.

The 1971 Ford Supervan 1 wrapped a Transit van body around the racing underpinnings of the legendary GT40, creating a machine that delivered 435 horsepower and defied logic by design. (Picture from: BelowTheRadar)

In today’s automotive landscape, where many high-horsepower projects struggle to stay relevant, the Ford SuperVan stands out by adapting rather than fading away. While concepts like the Trion Nemesis symbolize a past era of combustion-driven ambition, the SuperVan translates that same hunger for extremes into electric form. It proves that innovation doesn’t need to abandon emotion or boldness—and sometimes, the future of performance arrives in the most unlikely shape. *** [EKA [01042014] | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | BELOWTHERADAR | MOTORBISCUIT | EVSTORIES | WEIRDWHEELS IN REDDIT ]

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