Almost 500 hp, off-road driving mode and more ground clearance: this is how Ford turns the Mustang Mach-E into an electric SUV built to have a blast on tracks and trails

What began as an idea that seemed far-fetched was, in fact, not so far-fetched after all, and at Ford they didn’t take long to “dive in at the deep end,” as the saying goes: here is the Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally, already caught in camouflage after its first appearance at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this summer. And the “surname” of this new member of the Mustang Mach-E family leaves no room for doubt: this is a car inspired by rallying, something Ford knows a thing or two about, developed to deliver maximum fun on tracks and dirt roads.

To do so, they didn’t have to overcomplicate things, especially starting from a base as good as the Mustang Mach-E GT, the sportiest version of the electric SUV, with its two motors and all-wheel drive. Ford says it has fine-tuned the propulsion system for this new version, although the 358 kW (487 hp) of output remains, while torque rises slightly to 880 Nm. As in the Mustang Mach-E GT, the lithium-ion battery has a usable capacity of around 90 kWh.

Raised suspension and RallySport driving mode

There is no data on the performance of the Rally version, but it’s worth recalling that the Mach-E GT does 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.4 seconds and reaches an electronically limited top speed of 200 km/h, with a range of up to 490 km. Figures that will be somewhat worse for the Rally, mainly because of its higher body height.

Because this is one of the main modifications the Rally brings: a suspension with new springs that provides 200 mm more ground clearance and specific MagneRide dampers with variable tuning. Also exclusive to this version are the Brembo brakes with 385 mm front discs and red calipers, and the 19-inch alloy wheels in bright white, which are fitted with All Season tyres Michelin CrossClimate 2 in 255/55 size, providing greater robustness and more grip on low-friction surfaces and allowing driving on snow.

Completing the “transformation” are a protective underbody shield for the motors, a special protective film on the doors and wheel arches to shield the paintwork from chips caused by gravel, and the first driving mode designed specifically for off-road driving.

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Externally, other distinctive details of the Mustang Mach-E Rally are the rear spoiler inspired by the Focus RS, the front splitter, the black-painted roof and the front end with integrated fog lamps, as well as the competition stripes decorating the bodywork. When it reaches the market in early 2024, it will be available in Grabber Blue, Shadow Black, Eruption Green, Grabber Yellow, Star White or Glacier Grey.

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