If there is one thing that can be said about the Czechs in terms of motoring, it is that they love rallying. And that they love rally cars and would like to drive them in civilian life. But only if the whole family could fit in them. If she wasn’t noisy. And if she had a big trunk and used as little gas as possible. Ideally, it would run on diesel, or preferably not consume any fossil fuel at all. A new version of the Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally could probably be created by such a process of thought.
Rally is in the name, but not in the blood, it’s an electric SUV
Yes, this “rally” SUV with an output of almost 500 HP is a powerful machine that you can have fun with not only on the track, but also on the gravel special stage. This is what the Czech representative office of Ford promises on its official website. The Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally was somehow inspired by the world of rallying. It should offer driving fun on gravel roads. Its suspension has been specially adjusted for off-road driving, and Michelin CrossClimate2 tires with a size of 235/55 R19 ensure excellent grip even on unpaved surfaces.
The model is powered by a twin-motor drive unit that delivers 880 Nm of torque and 358 kW (487 hp). It is equipped with a lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 91 kWh. The Mustang Mach-E Rally looks tough, very tough. It has protective covers for the front and rear engines, in order to protect himself from the impacts of stones and dirt. A protective film has also been added to the door moldings and skirts to reduce the risk of paint damage. Stylized mud flaps are also available from dealers to protect against stones thrown from under the tires.
The novelty has a hinge for pulling if it gets into trouble. The car rides on a specially developed suspension. Compared to the Mustang Mach-E GT chassis, they were raised by 20 millimeters. They feature specially tuned springs, MagneRide dampers and 385mm front brake discs with red painted Brembo calipers. The model can be ordered in Grabber Blue, Shadow Black, Eruption Green and unmistakable Grabber yellow. Star White and Glacier Gray are available as optional extras. The choice will probably be a matter of taste, the yellow one is really very expressive.
An electric car needs Rally mode like a vegan meat grinder
The machine has the Ford RallySport Drive mode: This mode was designed with off-road driving in mind. Adjusts parameters of electronic control systems, allows more slippage and ensures better controllability on gravel. As if its owner ever wanted to go there. This is another specific feature of Czech drivers. They dream of rallying, but they usually never go off-road.
From when will customers be able to buy the new model with a sporty flair? The Mustang Mach-E Rally will be available to order in early 2024, with customer deliveries expected to begin shortly thereafter. At this point we don’t know how much it might cost. The prices of the standard Ford Mustang Mach-E start from CZK 1,298,900. Official approval data regarding the vehicle’s range will be available prior to the sale.
2023-09-12 05:03:06
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