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Ford says it put Mach-E Rally prototypes through “500-mile simulating rally-cross durability trials” to ensure it can survive off-road adventures. The automaker also added extra shielding for the dual motors to protect them from dirt and rocks, plus film on the door cladding and fender arches to protect the paint.

The Mach-E Rally will have a preliminary price similar to the GT Performance Edition at about $65,000

Specs-wise, the 2024 Mustang Mach-E Rally is similar to the GT Performance Edition. Both are capable of 480 horsepower, but Ford’s targeting a quicker zero to 60mph acceleration for the Rally to edge the GT Performance’s 3.5 seconds. And the Rally ekes out a bit more muscle with its two-motor layout that targets 650lbs-ft of torque.

Mustang Mach-E Rally has a tuned version of the Mustang Mach-E GT powertrain, with a two-motor layout targeting at least 880 Nm of torque and 358 kW of power. The vehicle includes a lithium-ion battery with a 91 kWh usable capacity. The Dearborn, Mich., automaker, however, has not yet revealed details on pricing and range.

The EV has the first-ever RallySport Drive Mode 6 from Ford, which is designed for off-road driving and adapts electronic control systems to allow bigger slides, a linear throttle response for better control, and more aggressive damping for better handling in loose corners, the company said in a statement. The auto's drive mode, combined with its tires, allows the Mustang Mach-E Rally to perform in snow and other slick on-road conditions.

Ford said that the Mustang Mach-E Rally will be available for order in early 2024 with deliveries coming shortly afterward.