2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally revealed as an off-road racer you can buy

Ford calls it "the first Mustang ever made to live on tarmac and play in the dirt." Whatever label you want to put on it, the 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally is certainly the first of its kind — a mainstream, all-electric crossover with serious off-road aspirations. Can it live up to them? Mach-E chief engineer Donna Dickson sure thinks so. 

"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," Dickson said in Ford's announcement. "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 Mach-E Rally is loosely based on the GT model, but it's jacked up nearly an inch (20 mm) at all four corners and boasts a completely overhauled suspension. In addition to the extra 200 mm of ride height, the Mach-E Rally gets its own set of springs, MagneRide shocks and larger front Brembo brakes. Its powertrain is in the process of being upgraded, with the company aiming to keep close to the GT's 480 horsepower while turning up the grunt to "at least" 650 pound-feet of torque. In true Ford fashion, final numbers won't be available until closer to launch.

It will also feature an all-new "RallySport" drive mode designed for off-road performance. It allows the driver increased yaw (read: bigger slides) and provides a more linear throttle response to improve driver control, Ford says. It also interacts with the adaptive MagneRide suspension, increasing damping to improve control over loose surfaces.