The Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally debuted as an off-road-ready version of the electric crossover. The Blue Oval teased a special, purpose-built example of the Mustang Mach-E last month, and now, it’s finally been revealed, and it’s an overland-prepared, rally-inspired beast.
Off-road racer Jim Beaver is the brains behind the build, which he’s dubbed the Ford Mustang Mach-E “Livewire.” The electric crossover has a whopping 480 horsepower and 700 pound-feet of torque on tap. It features a REDARC Electronics battery system cradled in the frunk, which Beaver says has enough juice to power his entire camp for a few days during overland adventures.
The ensemble rolls on a set of tough Grabber AT/X tires to give it plenty of bite in off-road situations. It’s lifted, too, giving it more clearance than its stock brethren with springs and spacers from performance suspension outfit Eibach. To top it all off – literally – Beaver installed racks for e-bikes, snowboards, skateboards, and other extreme sporting equipment.
In Beaver’s own words, he just couldn’t leave the exterior alone, either. He put his own spin on it, which includes a full carbon fiber hood, carbon fiber wheel flares, and a “crazy electricity wrap” to make it stand out. It’s also fitted with an audio system from Kicker Audio, Adapt XP Amber Pro exterior lighting from Rigid, and a Rugged Radios comms system.
“This car truly reflects my lifestyle,” Beaver says. “I could go overlanding, I could rallycross race, and I can take it on my e-bikes, my skateboards, my snowboards and all things action sports related. It truly is the ultimate Swiss army knife of EVs.”
The Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally is one tough customer. It builds on the GT trim with a host of off-road and rally-prepared goodies right from the showroom floor. The Blue Oval put its prototype Rally model through rigorous testing to ensure it could hold up to the task, and were pleased – if not surprised – with the electric crossover’s performance over rugged, demanding terrain.
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This thing? Off-roading? what a joke. I guess some people’s definition of off-roading is just a dirt road.