Mustang Mach1 Concept
It s been highly rumored for some time now that the mach 1 will be making a return to the mustang lineup.
Mustang mach1 concept. The supersonic concorde jet first allowed civilians to travel faster than the speed of sound mach 1 on march 2 1969. Ford mustang mach 1 tipped for 2021 model year launch gt350 may kick the bucket. We know the mustang mach 1 will use a naturally aspirated 5 0 liter v 8 which in gt trim makes 460 horsepower. That same model year ford.
Now the supersonic stang returns for a limited run and it s. Spanning just two years the 2003 and 2004 ford mustang mach 1 was a throwback to the iconic pony that launched in the late 1960s. Each of the rear pillars featured a flip open racing style gas cap while larger than normal air scoops dominated the flanks. The ford mustang mach 1.
The mach 1 title adorned performance oriented mustang offerings until the original retirement of the moniker in 1978 returning briefly in 2003 and 2004. The mustang mach i was a two seat fastback wîth a very aggressive lòòking chopped roof profile. The ford mustang mach 1 is a performance oriented option package of the ford mustang originally introduced by ford in august 1968 as a package for the 1969 model year. The new mach 1 is powered by a 480 hp 5 0 liter v 8 with a standard six speed manual transmission from the shelby gt350 although a 10 speed automatic with paddle shifters is available.
This is a true numbers matching mach 1 block 3 months off. With the introduction of the mustang mach e many enthusiasts will likely be quite happy to see a mach 1 mustang variant make a return as well the last mustang mach 1 to hit the streets was the 2004 model year meaning it s been over 15 years since a mach 1 has rolled off ford s. First and foremost the 2021 mustang mach 1 packs 480 horsepower or 20 more ponies than a standard mustang gt from the 5 0 liter coyote v8 engine. Ford engineers dug into the shelby gt350 s parts.
1971 mach 1 mustang factory m code 351 4v cleveland wide ratio top loader 4 speed n case 3 50 1 traction lok tilt steering. An alleged internal ford document might shed some light on the mustang lineup s future.