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Off-Road Ford Mustang 'Baja' Shown Off At Dealer Meeting, Again
Jalopnik • • technology
Key Points:
- Ford is progressing with its off-road Mustang project, recently showcasing an all-terrain model called the "Baja" to dealers, signaling movement toward production despite no official release date.
- Details about the Baja's powertrain and drivetrain remain unclear, though speculation leans toward a V8 engine and either rear- or all-wheel drive.
- The Baja would expand Ford's Mustang lineup, which is already growing to include a 4-door version, the high-performance Dark Horse SC Convertible, and the electric Mustang Mach-E.
- The off-road Mustang concept aligns with a broader trend of lifted sports cars, following examples like the Porsche 911 Dakar and Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato, as well as Ford's own Mach-E Rally.
- Ford CEO Jim Farley is committed to positioning Ford as the "Porsche of off-road," with ambitions including a standalone Raptor supercar beyond existing Ranger, F-150, and Bronco models.
