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2024 Mustang Mach-E Rally

After this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, when Ford unveiled the all-electric Mustang Mach-E Rally prototype, now the production version of the rally-inspired car has finally been unveiled.

This electric crossover is finished in Grabber Yellow with two racing lines, and Ford will offer customers a wider palette that includes Grabber Blue, Shadow Black, Eruption Green as well as optional Star White and Glacier Gray. It is equipped with a modified suspension that gives it an additional 20 millimeters of ground clearance compared to the Mach-E GT, specially tuned MagneRide shock absorbers, rally-inspired front fog lights, a Focus RS-inspired rear spoiler, a front splitter, a black steel roof, 385 mm (15.1-inch) front discs with red Brembo calipers, protection on the door panels and fender arches, optional mudguards, towbar and hook on the front. It is mounted on 19″ wheels wrapped in 235/55 R19 Michelin CrossClimate2 tires.

Inside, there’s glossy white detailing that adorns the dashboard, lower steering wheel arms and the back of the Ford performance seats. Door panels feature contrast stitching.

The Mustang Mach-E Rally is powered by two electric motors, one on each axle, with a total output of 480 hp (353 kW) and 652 lb-ft (884 Nm) of torque. That’s enough power for the car to reach 100 km/h (62 mph) in less than 4 seconds. Thanks to the 91 kWh battery, which supports DV fast charging of up to 15 kW, the car has a range of more than 400 kilometers.

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2024 Mustang Mach-E Rally
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1965 Shelby GT350 Fastback is up for auction

In 1965, Ford introduced a high-performance variant of the Ford Mustang, the Shelby Mustang GT350, which was produced until 1970. The first generation was the smallest and lightest of the GT 350 models. It is a very desirable car and one of the rare examples built by Shelby American, 1965 Shelby GT350 Fastback will be offered at auction.

The Shelby GT350 Fastback is powered by a 4.7L V8 engine with factory output of 306 hp (228 kW) and 329 lb-ft (446 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a 4-speed manual transmission. It is mounted on original 15″ Cragar wheels.

The car is finished in Wimbledon White with Guardsman Blue rocker stripes, well maintained and in good condition. It is equipped with original sheet metal and steel-reinforced fiberglass hood, factory side exhaust, aluminum Shelby VIN tag, three Ford hidden VIN stamps in upper aprons, original Shelby VIN stamp on passenger apron, original rear axle limiting cables, over-rider traction bars, driveshaft safety loop, aluminum-finned T-style oil pan, Shelby aluminum intake and Tri-Y headers, Ford/Carlite glass intact including windshield, and Koni shocks.

Inside, the original interior has been retained. The seats are upholstered in black leather that also covers the door panels. There is also a 15 inch slotted Motolita wood steering wheel and Ray Brown seat belts. The five-digit odometer reads 41.4302 miles.

This amazing car comes with SAAC serial verification letter, Shelby owner’s manual and 1965 Ford Mustang manual, copies of Shelby invoices to Marshall Motor Company, copy of shipping invoice, copies of previous registrations, history listed in the Shelby Registry. It will be auctioned in Dallas September 20-23, 2023.

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1965 Shelby GT350 Fastback is up for auction
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Ford Puma EV

Following the competition that pushed the transition to fully electrified cars by the end of the decade, Ford announced last year that it would also offer only electric cars from 2030. One of them is the new Ford Puma EV, which will go into production next year.

The new Ford Puma, one of the most popular sub-compact crossovers in Europe, will not differ much in design compared to the current generation. Small changes will be made to the front end. This means that the headlights will get new graphics, and the radiator grille, unlike the gasoline model, will probably remain closed due to aerodynamics.

With the all-electric Puma, Ford is trying to attract fans of B-segment crossovers. But unlike the Explorer, the electric Puma should not be based on the MEB, but instead use Ford’s electric car platform. The car is currently on the platform of the “Global B” group, which will probably be upgraded to accommodate new engines.

When it comes to engine power, it is assumed to have 134 hp (99 kW), as its van sibling. Ford currently offers engines with 181 hp (133 kW) and 265 hp (195 kW), but it is unlikely that any of them will be used in the Ford Puma. However, it is most important for Ford to keep up with the competition in terms of autonomy, so it will have to use at least a 55 kW battery. Therefore, a WLTP range of around 400 kilometers must be possible so that the target group does not choose the competition.

Source: Ford