The first-ever rally-inspired EV from Ford takes Mustang freedom and fun onto dirt roads.
This machine boasts a tuned version of the Mustang Mach-E GT powertrain, with a two-motor layout targeting at least 884Nm of torque and 480hp.
The vehicle rides on a unique suspension that has been raised 20mm over Mustang Mach-E GT and is equipped with specially tuned springs, MagneRide shocks, and 385-mm front brake rotors with red-painted Brembo-branded calipers.
Mustang Mach-E Rally includes a lithium-ion battery with a 91 kWh usable capacity and is targeting an EPA-estimated range of 402km. The Mustang Mach-E Rally is estimated to charge from 10 to 80% in 36 and a half minutes on a DC fast charger.
The Mustang Mach-E Rally sports durable, gloss white 19-inch rally-style alloy wheels inspired by the long history of Ford rally vehicles and wearing 235/55 R19 Michelin CrossClimate2 tyres that provide more sidewall and loose surface grip compared to GT.
With all the gravel customers will kick up, the underside gets protective shielding for the front and rear motors, protective film on the door cladding and fender arches to help reduce paint chips, and available dealer-installed styled mud flaps to reduce debris spray. There’s also a recovery point built into the front end and included hook should off-highway adventures ever get a little too spicy.
Mustang Mach-E Rally has the first-ever RallySport Drive Mode from Ford, which is designed for off-road driving and allows for added yaw for bigger slides, a linear throttle response for better control, and more aggressive damping for better handling in loose corners.
As a bonus, drivers will appreciate how this drive mode, combined with the new tyres, allows the Mustang Mach-E Rally to perform in snow and other slick on-road conditions.
It also comes equipped with Ford technology customers have come to expect, including available Ford BlueCruise hands-free highway driving technology, which will be included with a 90-day trial or can be activated at any point during the vehicle ownership journey.
To test the Mustang Mach-E, Ford developed an all-new rally course at its Michigan Proving Ground. The course was specially designed by rallycross veterans to simulate just what the vehicle might see out in the real world.
Engineers and technicians then abused Mustang Mach-E Rally prototypes in 800km tests simulating rally-cross durability trials to make sure it lived up to their design intent.
The Mustang Mach-E Rally also looks the part by wearing a dramatic rear spoiler that takes inspiration from the Focus RS, unique contrasting accents, including upper and lower body moldings, a unique front splitter, black painted steel roof, distinctive and purposeful front fascia that houses built-in rally-inspired fog lights.
Every Mustang Mach-E Rally comes standard with two racing stripes that complement the bold colour palette. It can be ordered in Grabber Blue, Shadow Black, Eruption Green, and eye-popping Grabber Yellow with available Star White or new Glacier Gray as extra cost options.
Inside there’s a combination of comfort, functionality, and style that ties in with the iconic white wheels. There are gloss white accents on the dash, the lower spokes of the steering wheel and contrasting stitching on the doors. Drivers will strap into distinctive Ford-designed performance seats that feature gloss white seatbacks, and “Mach-E Rally” debossed into the seating surface.
"Just a year ago, this was merely an idea, and what you see today is a testament to the passion and intense creativity of our Model e team," said Mustang Mach-E chief engineer Donna Dickson.
"We have always explored new areas of performance, and the combination of a rally-tuned suspension, dual motor electric powertrain, and wicked styling makes the Mustang Mach-E Rally a different kind of performance vehicle that will excite customers chasing their next adventure.”
The Mustang Mach-E Rally is estimated to be priced at around US$65,000 (RM303,000) in the United States.
