Ford Puma Rally1 Preview3.jpg Apr 2026

: Includes wide fenders and a front splitter designed to direct airflow over the car rather than around it to increase front-end grip.

The is a purpose-built hybrid competition vehicle developed by M-Sport for the top tier of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC). Unlike the road-going crossover, this version features a bespoke tubular T45 steel spaceframe chassis and a hybrid powertrain that produces more than 500 bhp and 500 Nm of torque . Key Performance & Mechanical Features

: Provides additional power bursts of up to three seconds during stages, powered by a 3.9 kWh battery that recharges via regenerative braking. Ford Puma rally1 preview3.jpg

: Combines a 1.6-litre turbocharged EcoBoost engine (380 hp) with a 100 kW electric motor .

: Built around a dedicated safety cell with seats moved inward to better protect the crew from side impacts. Ford and M-Sport Reveal New Puma Rally1 WRC Prototype : Includes wide fenders and a front splitter

: Uses a permanent four-wheel drive system with a 50/50 torque split and a five-speed sequential manual transmission.

: Operates on 100% sustainable fossil-free fuel and includes a zero-emissions electric mode for traveling through towns and service parks. Key Performance & Mechanical Features : Provides additional

: Equipped with air-cooled four-piston calipers; tarmac specs use 370 mm discs , while gravel setups use 300 mm discs . Aerodynamics & Design